Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "A Living Sacrifice"Scripture: Romans 12:1 ...  Read More

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "A Living Sacrifice"Scripture: Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Devotion:In the Old Testament, sacrifices were placed on the altar once—and they stayed there. In Romans 12, Paul shifts the imagery. He tel...  Read More

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Strength to Obey"Scripture: Philippians 4:13...  Read More

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Strength to Obey"Scripture: Philippians 4:13“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Devotion:Philippians 4:13 is for many of us, that go-to verse for a quick shot of encouragement, but in context, Paul is speaking about endurance, contentment, and faithfulness in every circumstance. This verse is not about achieving whatever we...  Read More

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Watch and Pray"Scripture: St. Matthew 26:41 ...  Read More

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Watch and Pray"Scripture: St. Matthew 26:41“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Devotion:In Gethsemane, while Jesus agonized in prayer, the disciples slept. The hour was heavy. The moment was critical. Yet they were unaware of the spiritual intensity surrounding them.Jesus gives a ...  Read More

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Not My Will"Scripture: St. Matthew 26:39 ...  Read More

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Not My Will"Scripture: St. Matthew 26:39 “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”Devotion:In Gethsemane, we see the deepest expression of submission. Jesus does not deny His feelings—He brings them before the Father. “If it be possible…” reveals His humanity. “Nevertheless…” reveals ...  Read More

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr. "Take Up Your Bed"Scripture: St. John 5:8–9“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.”Devotion:When Jesus healed the man at Bethesda, He did something unusual. He did not tell him to leave the mat behind. He told him to pick it ...  Read More

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.  "Take Up Your Bed"Scripture: St. John 5:8–9...  Read More

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.  “Rise”Scripture: John 5:8“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.”Devotion:For thirty-eight years, the man at Bethesda had adjusted to limitation. His condition had become his identity. His mat had become his comfort. His excuses had become his language. When Jesus approaches him in John 5, He does not immediately lift him—He command...  Read More

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.  “Rise”Scripture: John 5:8...  Read More