Inspiration
Scripture-rooted encouragement for every season.
Devotion: Thank God for what He blocks and allows
God blocks some attacks of the enemy. But whatever does get through the divine filter, even if it is uncomfortable, is being used to further shape and refine you. If God chose not to filter out this latest assault on your faith, family, finances, health, or stability, it is working for you and not against you.
Devotion: Trust God. He is your refuge!
God is inviting you to open wide and taste of His goodness. Run to Him as your refuge in the storm, and watch Him bless you. Watch Him deliver you. Watch Him heal you. Watch Him lift you. Watch Him favor you. Watch Him make ways for you. Watch Him take care of you. Watch Him shelter you from the storm.
Devotion: Fear not! God is with you
In today’s inspiration, Dianna Hobbs says, don’t be fearful of the threats of the enemy. The way you overcome fearfulness is by focusing on God’s faithfulness. Put your confidence in the One who never fails. Believe Him for the best, because the best is really yet to come.
Need a pick-me-up? 5 Scriptures that tell you exactly what to do when your joy fuel is low
Throughout your life, you will be challenged in many ways. As problems increase, your joyfulness will decrease if you let it by sitting back and doing nothing. If you have been feeling weary, and your joy fuel is low, there are 5 spectacular pick-me-up Bible verses that tell you how to refuel.
What are your favorite Scriptures? 5 passages every Christian should know by heart
All Scripture is God-breathed and useful to equip believers to do every good work for which they were created, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Of all the verses in the Bible, there are 5 passages every Christian should know by heart. See what they are and if they are among your favorites too.
Trailblazing Women: The only all-female fire command staff on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ (VIDEO)
Of the approximately 340,000 firefighters in the US, only 24,300 are women, with even fewer operating in leadership positions. To put that in perspective, less than four percent of firefighters nationwide are women, according to Women in Fire and United States Fire Administration.
Doesn't make sense? God is doing something good
If you will but submit to God’s process, and stop protesting simply because you don’t understand, in the end, you will see the heavens open up. God’s glory will be revealed in your life. He will do extraordinary things for you and reveal a side of Himself you have never seen.
Why the position of Christians condemning the forgiveness of Amber Guyger is indefensible
Is Jesus’ command to forgive in order for men to know we are His disciples just nonsensical gibberish that should be dismissed when we’re angry? Is it biblically- sound to support a mindset that says, I don’t forgive you because you don’t deserve my forgiveness?
Thinking about clapping back? These 7 Scriptures make a strong case against arguing with critics and enemies
A clapback is a fierce, snarky, strong, comeback— whether verbal or in writing— that owns or even sometimes destroys the credibility of the one on the receiving end. Feeling like you want to clap back hard? First read these 7 Scriptures that make a powerful case against clapping back.
When the storm hits hard: 6 scriptures to uplift you during life’s stormiest weather
Seasons change. You can go from a peaceful season to a stormy one in an instant. When that negative shift happens, you need to fortify your heart with God’s word. EEW Magazine Online recommends reading these 6 awesome scriptures to help you remain strong and encouraged through the battle.
Need motivation to get your side hustle on? New study shows black women making major strides
Get your hustle on! Write that book, start that small biz, and launch that burning vision in your heart—even if you can only focus on it part-time. A new report shows that part-time entrepreneurship, often referred to as “sidepreneurship,” is on the rise, and women of color are leading the charge. Get inspired!
He Turned It: Dianna Hobbs says ‘God did it again’ after serious health emergency landed her in ICU
Dianna Hobbs was confined to ICU two months ago following a mini stroke and more than 20 seizures, but she has not allowed the scary experience to shake her faith. The women’s ministry leader, 42, shared a powerful new Facebook post informing everyone that God worked another miracle for her.
Are things looking so bad that you feel discouraged? This is not the end. It’s the start of a new season.
What may appear to the be the end: the end of a job; the end of a relationship; the end of health; the end of happiness; and the end of something good… is actually the start of something better. It’s the start of a new season. God will do even greater things. He is not finished with you yet.
Don't Let The Devil Use You: 5 scriptures to read when your petty nature tries to come out
Petty Labelle, Petty Cake, and Peppermint Petty like to come out and play when someone gets on your last good nerve. But being petty and snarky, even though it might feel good to our flesh, actually hinders our witness for Christ. Here are some scriptures to tame your pettiness and help you reflect God’s glory.
These 10 scriptures are the perfect antidote for self-righteousness and pressure to be perfect
You should never look down on yourself or anyone else for failing to be perfect. Here’s why: It’s impossible. Nobody gets everything right every minute of every day! If you’re striving for perfection, demanding it of others, or allowing self-righteousness to take root, these 10 scriptures serve as the perfect antidote.
Look at God! Christian chef Dorian Hunter becomes the first black woman to win ‘MasterChef’
Our dear sister Dorian Hunter can throw down in the kitchen, and she loves the Lord with all her heart and soul. Can it get any better than that? EEW Magazine Online is celebrating the faith-filled chef becoming the winner of Season 10 of MasterChef. She’s making history as the first black woman to win the competition!
Her Soul Loves Jesus: 8 of Oprah Winfrey’s best quotes about Christianity, the Bible, and God’s plan
OWN CEO Oprah Winfrey is a global media leader who has traveled the world, interviewed the leading thinkers of our time, and explored various faiths. But when it comes to her own faith, she says she is a Christian. Here are our 8 favorite quotes from the mogul about her love of Christ and more.
Depressed Believers Are Not New: 5 biblical figures who battled depression, too
Are you a Christian and depressed, and feeling like you’re alone? Well, you’re not! Countless believers have—in current times and throughout the course of history—battled depression. EEW Magazine Online is pointing you toward 5 biblical figures that struggled with depression and still fulfilled their life’s purpose!
Watch It: Kanye West brings Sunday Service to Jamal Bryant’s 'New Birth' megachurch
Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant welcomed rapper Kanye West and his collection of choir singers and musicians to minister at his megachurch Sunday. West visited New Birth Missionary Baptist Church for a popup performance called “Sunday Service”—something Bryant called “epic.”