by Marvlun Reed | Nov 28, 2017 | Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
Think on These Things (Week 2) During a recent sermon, our Pastor shared a golden nugget on “thoughts” with us. He stated; “When You Think Better, You Think Bigger!” #ThinkAboutThat Proverbs 4:23–26 instructs believers to, “above all else, guard your heart, for...
by Marvlun Reed | Nov 21, 2017 | Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
I’m going to let you in on a little secret! I love a good murder mystery/who done it (Books and Movies). Other than watching the Chicago Cubs while growing up in Chicago, you would also find me sitting front & center watching such shows as, “Murder She Wrote,” and...
by Marvlun Reed | Nov 15, 2017 | Faith, Family
Recently my Pastor began a new series entitled,”The Why.” I love it because knowing, “The Why,” gives us a greater sense of purpose & prevents “Burn-Out!” He also created an “Acrostic” to the word Growth to help us along on our personal Faith journey. It was a...
by Marvlun Reed | Nov 8, 2017 | Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
When Fear Knocks Let Faith Answer. Be Fearless! In the last days the Bible states (Luke 21), ” men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth..” and it also says, “So when all these things begin to happen, stand...
by Marvlun Reed | Oct 24, 2017 | Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
Are you intentional about making a difference in your spear of influence, and just what does that look like? The Bible states in Roman 12:2 (NIV); “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to...
by Marvlun Reed | Oct 17, 2017 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
“A mother’s heart is always with her children, near or far (from birth unto adulthood).” #ILoveThisQuote #AMothersLove Recently, I received some unexpected news about “One” of our 4 children. They would have to face one of the biggest challenges of their lives. My...
by Marvlun Reed | Oct 10, 2017 | Encouragement, Faith, Family
“And his name will be the hope of all the world.” Matthew 12:21 NLT Hope is to look forward with confidence or expectation. It is about the future. Hope is for the future, it is the belief that the future can and will be better than the present and past. Hope is in...
by Marvlun Reed | Sep 27, 2017 | Faith, Family, Fitness
This month’s update, not much progress (At least weight-wise). My energy level, restored! Now it’s time for the real work. Question: How’s your eating? Answer: That’s where I get into trouble (especially during the busy season). A recent doctor’s visit revealed my new...
by Marvlun Reed | Sep 19, 2017 | Faith, Family
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ve been blogging since 2010 (following the leading of The Holy Spirit). In 2015, “A Journal of Love” (my blog/VLOG) was revamped and...
by Marvlun Reed | Sep 12, 2017 | Faith, Family, Quiet-Time Review
God has a purpose for everyone, including those who resist Him. Ultimately God will get the glory no matter the person because He is the Giver of purpose in every life whether they live for Him or not. Knowing your purpose gives your life meaning, simplicity, focus...