Moments with Rev. Richardson

Resolutions with Real Power!

gctalk@cox.net (Rev. A;ice Richardson) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:03:37 +0000

Heading into 2010 many Americans are making resolutions they hope will lead them to personal victory. If you are engaged in your own resolution development process, let me encourage you to consider placing three life transforming and power giving resolutions at the top of your list. First, determine to study and memorize God’s Word this year. Reading it is good, but not good enough. Just think how difficult it would be to pass a test just by random reading. Learning takes study; thoughtful reflection, note taking and memorization. (2 Timothy 2:15)

Secondly, resolve to believe all that God says in His Word. Belief is never based upon your words alone, it is accompanied by action. This year let your life speak for you. Your conversations, your habits, where you go, what you do, what you allow into your environment, they all speak of who you really are and the credibility of your God. Remember, your life is the most influential testimony you will ever give. (John 2:14-26)

What's in a Name?

gctalk@cox.net (Rev. Alice Richardson) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:17:29 +0000

What's In a name?
Names have always been a powerful expression of individualism and authority. You may remember in the movie “Roots” Alex Haley’s character Kunta Kinte endured merciless beatings in a courageous and honorable effort to reject a name which would attempt to erase who he really was, a name which disconnected him from his family.

Is God’s grace sufficient?

stanknows@gmail.com (Reverend Alice Richardson) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:22:30 +0000

Yes, God’s grace is sufficient for you. You can be comforted by the fact that “is” encompasses your past, present and future. It is pregnant with the timelessness and omnipotence of God. God’s grace was sufficient yesterday, is sufficient today, and will be sufficient tomorrow because God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. This can be difficult to believe when life’s issues are threatening to take us out. But in the midst of trouble and heartache remember exactly how far God has already gone to prove His love for you. His only Son died for each of us; therefore, we can sing His praises even when trouble surrounds us.

You came from heaven to earth, to show the way, from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord I lift Your name on high!

The grace of God transcends every conceivable problem. There is no scenario that cripples the grace of our God. Aren’t you glad God’s grace is sufficient for every hill and valley in our lives? And aren’t you happy to know it is as eternal as the God that extends it!

Light for Living: None of life’s problems are beyond the grace of God! Trust Him!

It is the grace of God that justifies us and positions us to be heirs of Christ according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7)

Power Quote: “This is the mystery of the riches of divine grace for sinners; for by a wonderful exchange our sins are now not ours but Christ’s and Christ’s righteousness is not Christ’s but ours.” -Martin Luther