Sinners Will Be Sinners

An interesting topic came up yesterday in a phone conversation with my sister. We were conversing about several subjects, and then, the inevitable discussion, about how “church folks” need to get a grip on reality surfaced. This reality is that Christ is soon to return for His church without spot or wrinkle. However, what struck me as different in this conversation was when my sibling quoted a phrase from a sermon she had watched earlier that week. She said that “people cannot fault sinners for acting like sinners because they don’t know any better.” Wow, was all I could say in response to this quotation because it was definitely valid.

As I began to meditate on this phenomenon it became apparent to me that we as Christians are not on our posts as we should be. We are allowing internal character discrepancies to be swept under the rug, and are not representing Christ as His true ambassadors to the world. Thus, it’s no wonder that sinners can be in the presence of self- proclaimed “Christians” and feel absolutely NO CONVICTION to turn from the error of their ways. This is repulsively the case because nowadays sinners and saints play in the same cesspool of sin! And sinners who are desperately seeking Christ are reluctant to come to church because of unjust judgment they encounter by hypocritical believers.

Subsequently, the record stands that just because ones sins are not outwardly apparent, does not mean they go unaccounted for by God. He sits high and looks low. And God is at His breaking point for letting BOGUS Christians continue to fraudulently perpetrate His name and lead His lost sheep into eternal damnation. So, understand that sinners will speak, think and behave like sinners, but there should be a change when they come into contact with “Real Christians.” You could be the only God that they encounter, and I f you are misrepresenting the Kingdom and lead them astray, know that God is not pleased.

Get your sin problem fixed and then go out and introduce others to the Antidote of sin. The blood of Jesus is the answer, and His love covers a multitude of sins.

Let’s get real about God and our service to Him and His people!

Nikki D

Miss Not Your Grace Period

There are moments in our lives when we choose to march to the beat and rhythm of our own drum. During which, we believe ourselves knowledgeable (enough) outside of the wisdom of God. This is more evident as the world continues to evolve and become more independent of biblical teachings, and lean on personal philosophical and theoretical understanding. However, what unbelievers fail to realize is that there is a grace period that is quickly approaching its ending. And what I mean by this can be examined in St. John 6: 65-6:

“And He said, This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless it is granted him [unless he is enabled to do so] by the Father. After this, many of His disciples drew back (returned to their old associations) and no longer accompanied Him.” (Amplified Bible)

In this section of scripture Jesus was being brutally honest with His disciples and those who were following Him because of the miracles they witnessed Him perform. He told them, basically, that even though you are zealous about what you are seeing me do and you follow me now, many will betray and turn from me. And why? Because during the grace period given by the Father to truly accept Christ as their Savior they were more concerned with how Jesus could feed their physical man.

God only allows us a grace period of time when He opens our hearts to be fully receptive to the words of Jesus Christ. He enables us in that time to fully understand the teachings of His Son. However, if we use that time to see what we can "get out of" Jesus instead of seeking the very essence of His spirit, we miss out. With that said, I urge you to allow not your grace period of truly accepting Christ into your heart because of your being distracted by carnal motivations. The Father only provides (and enables) us with an allotted amount of time for us to "get it". But at the end, it’s up to us to accept it.

It grieves my spirit to think of those whose grace periods for understanding and acceptance of Jesus Christ are coming to an end. However, I am more deeply sadden by those individuals whose period has now expired, and like the disciples in the above passage, they have turned away to follow Christ no more. And the more startling reality is we don’t know if God will ever open up that grace period for them again to be saved by Christ.

Don’t miss your grace period people! Accept Christ as your Savior today! Despite popular belief He is real and He is soon to return for those who wisely chose during their period of grace. So, now’s the time for you to be included in the family as well. If you choose to accept Jesus today as your personal Savior please repeat aloud the following prayer:

Lord I am a sinner in need of a Savior and I know that this is my moment of grace to receive salvation. I have heard of you before, but now I want your words to be planted deep within my heart and not be just another passing whimsy. God I believe that you sent your Son Jesus to die for my sins and that you raised Him from death on the third day. And for that, this day I willingly choose You!

If you have prayed that prayer welcome to the family! We are glad to have you join us. I recommend now that you ask God to lead you to a Bible-based church, and that you began studying your bible in quiet time (I recommend starting with the book of St. John).

God bless you good people! And don’t let God’s grace pass you because of unwillingness to receive.

Nikki D



Serving Shadows Instead of Substance

Through observation, conversation, and meditation I have come to realize that the state of Christianity is under attack. There are numerous Christians in mental and spiritual bondage regarding true freedom found in Christ Jesus. I watch as believers ritualistically and legalistically follow doctrines in order to “work out their salvation”. But, they fail to find liberation through the acceptance of Christ's salvation, grace and mercy.

Reading through Colossians 2:16-17; 20-23, Paul discussed this growing trend in Christendom:

“So don't put up with anyone pressuring you in details of diet, worship services, or holy days. All those things are mere shadows cast before what was to come; the substance is Christ… So, then, if with Christ you've put all that pretentious and infantile religion behind you, why do you let yourselves be bullied by it? "Don't touch this! Don't taste that! Don't go near this!" Do you think things that are here today and gone tomorrow are worth that kind of attention? Such things sound impressive if said in a deep enough voice. They even give the illusion of being pious and humble and ascetic. But they're just another way of showing off, making yourselves look important.” (The Message)

People, we miss that the substance of our salvation is Jesus, not the technicalities that make us look and sound holy. Christians need a reality check on what living in salvation really entails. If we are in constant condemnation under the laws and rules that we attempt to follow to the T, we are never going to experience the reason why Christ died for us. Therefore, it’s time that believers remove the spiritual cataracts that have been placed over our eyes by the enemy, and really begin to live the abundant life.

God wants us to have fun and enjoy our time here on earth. And despite the popular belief of some Christians, we can sing, dance, celebrate, laugh, smile, etc. and still love God and be called to (and following) the purpose that He intended for our lives. Moreover, it’s important that we stop lingering on, and serving, the shadows (rules, doctrines, traditions etc.) that prepared the way for Christ, and really serve Christ (the substance of our salvation) in freedom.

Choose substance people!

Nikki D

Enjoying “Minister to ME” Time

God has equipped us all with, at least, one gift. And with this gift, there is a double duty attached to it. I have more recently, began to understand the power of this twosome. Thus, I would like to share, so that you may also be empowered by my findings. First, however, you must seek God to find the spiritual gifts you have been given.

I clearly know that my spiritual gifts are writing, teachable comprehension, and encouragement. With that being revealed, I am able to help others get through life’s struggles with my writing, knowledge, wisdom, and my sensitivity to the needs of people. This sounds like something super admirable, but it actually comes naturally because it’s what I was created to do. However, not only does the world benefit from my gifts, I do as well! And this is an absolutely breathtaking discovery.

Subsequently, I am now in a season where God is allowing me the opportunity to minister to ME. No, not your regular pep talks, and run of the mill affirmation repetitions. I am literally getting revamped, revived, and renewed by words written by me, by poems performed by me, and by answered interceding prayed by me. I am literally learning that everything I sacrificed to put out is now being reciprocated to heal and satisfy my soul today!

I absolutely love God because He never overlooks His little ones. So be of good cheer folks and search out those gifts that God has bestowed unto you, and see how they minister to you. Go back and read your writings, listen to your songs, recall a testimony that you prayed into manifestation; MINISTER TO YOURSELF!

Blessings Good People!

Nikki D