by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on God Guards the Lives of His Faithful Ones (Psalm 97:10)
Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 97:10 NIV There is a saying:”Burnt child scared o’ fire.” You might easily…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on Life, Prosperity, and Honor (Proverbs 21:21)
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21 NIV Several decades ago, I flew home to see my parents. My father, a retired Marine, always came to pick me up at Savannah’s airport. As we waited…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on My Sisters: An Audio Poem in Celebration of Black Women Everywhere
But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. Psalm 59:16 KJV “My Sisters” is a poem…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on The Lord God, Abundant in Goodness and Truth (Exodus 34:6)
The Lord’s abundant provisions for our daily lives reveal His great love and kindness towards us. The word for today is “#abundant:” Exodus 34:6 And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, “The Lord, The Lord God, merciful…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on 3 Must-Have Shoe Styles for Every Closet
The perfect pair of shoes can make a world of difference when finalizing your look. It’s been said that no matter what your wardrobe is worth, if you pair high-quality shoes with an outfit, the entirety of every other piece…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on Completely Humble and Gentle (Ephesians 4:2)
The word for today is “humble:” Humility is a valued treasure. I remember reading a story about the famous African-American scientist, George Washington Carver. Carver was standing outside of a hotel where he was registered as a guest when…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on The First Shall Be Last (Mark 9:35)
The word for today is “first.” The word “first” is a time-mark. The Bible talks about first-fruits, first-born, and the desire to be the first. Ambitious, competitive and aggressive people, and those who hold themselves in high-esteem often seek first…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on God Keeps My Way Secure (2 Samuel 22:33)
So, now that I’ve completed my move to SC, I have to sort through my things. In the midst of thinking about what to keep, what to throw away, and what to give away, I started thinking about the…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on Outstanding Courage: Martin Luther King, Jr.
I designed this card yesterday to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At first I was reluctant to use yellow as the background for the Bible verse from Amos 5:24 (which was quoted by Dr. King), because yellow…
by Verneda Lights • • Comments Off on Touch Not Mine Anointed (1 Chronicles 16:22)
The word for today is “touch:” The Bible speaks often about touch. People can touch your body, mind, heart, or spirit. As you move through your days, you can experience touch that is kind or hateful, wounding or healing. Words…