Author Archives: Pastor Ralph Ford Sr

“And Abel also presented an offering — some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. The Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but He did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭HCSB‬‬https://bible.com/bible/72/gen.4.4-5.HCSB Cain killed Abel not because Abel wronged himContinue reading “The Favor of God”

Philippians 4:13 says, I can do ALL things through Christ, who gives me strength. What God has ahead of us is greater than what we have behind us. Changing to the “Can Do” mindset will lead us to a place of peace, love, joy, gratitude, awe, and growth. When our thoughts change, our words change,Continue reading “Can Do”

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭50‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/116/gen.50.20.NLT How many circumstances in your life have been puzzling and crippling? You want the pain to end, but it keeps hanging over your head likeContinue reading “But God”

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Have you ever prayed for something to happen, and it seemed that God wasn’t listening or not answering your prayers? Then start wondering whether God wants that forContinue reading “He’ll Do It”

“Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day” and the darkness “night.” And evening passed and morning came, marking the first day.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬https://bible.com/bible/116/gen.1.3-5.NLT Have you ever contemplated the miracle inContinue reading “Light from Darkness”

2 Corinthians 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. ~ Righteousness is not something you have earned or done, but a gift given by God (Romans 5:17).Because of God’s grace, you can partake of the inheritance ofContinue reading “You are Qualified”

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬https://bible.com/bible/116/php.4.19.NLT As we encounter the different seasons in our life, we will always find ourselves in need. Whether the need is great or small, we all haveContinue reading “What do you need?”

Hebrews 10:23 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.~If we always perfectly understood everything that was happening, there would be no temptation to doubt.We are still growing and learning so we don’t yet understand everything. But just because we don’t understand what is happeningContinue reading “Hold Fast”

By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. Your view of God determines your praise, and your praise mirrors your view of God. If you believe that He is your loving, patient, and forgiving heavenly Father, your praise will reflect those qualities of God. If you believe that God cares about you every moment and in every circumstance andContinue reading “Seeing God for Who He Is”

By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. The world hassles us every day; I don’t have to tell you that. Our fears, anxieties, and hurts are very real. But if we focus only on these earthly problems, then very soon the spiritual realm becomes foggy and unreal. We lose sight of God and slide into pessimism and evenContinue reading “Choosing to Praise”