HOPE - Psalm 43:5's Blog (54)

“AN AMERICAN GOD DESERVES AMERICAN PRAISE”

One morning I awoke with a song repeatedly playing in my spirit, but the lyrics weren’t correct. Have you heard the song “An incredible God deserves incredible praise”? Well that was the song but the lyrics were different. The lyrics I heard were, “An American God deserves American praise”. The song wouldn’t stop. I asked the Lord why that song and why change the lyrics. He… Continue

How many times have you heard the scripture quoted... He who finds a wife finds a good thing; and obtains favor from the LORD. Most who quote that scripture don't even know where it is in the Bible let alone what other scriptures is correlates to. But they use it to prove that women shouldnt be out searching for a husband and men should be on the hunt for a wife. But is this really what this passage means? Are their companion scriptures to go along with this passage? Just how does one go about… Continue

SHE’S WEARING MY SKIRT!



Have you ever gone shopping and purchased a beautiful skirt (women) or handsome suit (men) only to arrive at an event or church and someone else is wearing the same outfit?! One time, I bought a really “diva-licious” skirt. Man it looked great. I attended an event and what did I see, someone else wearing “MY” skirt! “What is this? Darn, I should have worn something else.” When I thought about it, I smiled because we both looked good in the skirt.… Continue

I have friends from various ethnicities who say my name according to the language that they speak. My name is translated according to the closest name in their original language.



For example: my name is Tracy



but in Spanish or in French, the closes translation of my name is the word used for Theresa



Teresita (spanish for little Theresa) or Therese (French for Theresa).



I always wondered why I was never offended when they called me a translation of my… Continue

I will be on TV tomorrow night on a talk show called "SESSIONS WITH SANDY".





We will be discussing "Drive-Thru relationships and marriages.





If you have Comcast, and you live in the Houston area, you can view it on Comcast Channel 17 which is for Houston Media Source.





However, whether you are or are not in the Houston area, be sure to check your Comcast listings because even in Houston there are different channels on Comcast for HOUSTON MEDIA… Continue

He's here, He's here!!!



I find it interesting that I often heare this exclamation when there is an excited frenzy and jovial energy in a place where Believers are gathered to worship.



Can the Holy Spirit also be present in a place where Believers are engaged in everyday activity?



The lyrics to a wonderful song are as follows:



The presence of the Lord is here

I feel it in the atmosphere

The presence of the Lord is here



The power of… Continue

My Bishop sent this to me as a word of encouragement. I am sending it to you as well as adding my comments to it.

~Minister Tracy Curtis~



******************************************************************************************



THE MIND OF A MAVERICK



Have you ever wondered why you are unsettled in your spirit about a variety of people, places, things and/or ideologies?



You are probably a maverick and just don't realize your true identity!… Continue

Friends,



Has our heavenly Father given you instructions to build a ministry, a business, a family, a relationship but it seems like an insurmountable task? Well, I admonish you to remember Noah.



You see they mocked Noah because they didn’t see what he saw, nor understood that it was the Lord guiding him to complete such a monumental task that would take Noah years to complete it. The people scoffed at Noah simply because they didn’t understand who put the task on Noah.… Continue

Romans 12:15 - Rejoice with those who rejoice...







What’s the big celebration?







I'm glad you asked. The celebration is that I have graduated from ministry school. YIPPEEE!!!! The Ministry Training institute is designed for those who desire seminary training but cannot attend school full time. Even though we are not attending class full – time, the training is concentrated and is not for the faint of heart to say the least. Although I have been in… Continue

Below is my theme and song for the year 2009.



God took everything I was and made me what I am; and with all I am I worship Him. I'm filled so much with gratitude that words are not enough to explain the magnitude the passion of my love. Lord, this year, forever and for always I will have The Attitude of Gratitude (TAG). Thank you for T.A.G. Ministries, International.





Do nothing from selfishiness or conceit, but in humility, count other better than yourselves. Look… Continue

THE PERFECT WEDDING VOWS

Ephesians 5:22-33 (KJV)



22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.



23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.



WIFE: I vow to submit myself to you my husband just as I submit myself to my Lord.



HUSBAND: I vow to be your leader my wife, just as Christ is the head of the church and is savior of the… Continue

Hello Everyone,



My name is Tracy Curtis. I created the Houston, Texas group on Black Preaching Network (on ning). You are receiving this message because you are a member of that group.



I would like to start a lunch bunch for those of us who are part of the Black Preaching Network who live in Houston (and surrounding areas).



Please let me know if you are interested in getting together for food and fellowship either during the week or on a Saturday.



For… Continue

b>MISSIONARY DATING: What’s wrong with it?

Missionary dating is a phrase used in a Christian context to describe when a person of one religious persuasion dates a person with differing beliefs for the purpose of converting him or her. Synonymous phrases include "dating for Jesus" or "flirt to convert". The concept of missionary dating is sometimes used to justify or rationalize a romantic interest in a… Continue

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR SINGLES







I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB)



16 Rejoice always;



17 pray without ceasing;



18 in everything give thanks;



for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus .











REJOICE ALWAYS!







Be joyful about yesterday's relationships that God blocked or those persons that God has removed from your life. Never look back or you may turn into a… Continue