Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

Season 2 of Sunday Best premiered on BET on March 7th, and we got to see who was in and who was just plain turned down for the first round. Kirk Franklin recently posted a video blog about the first episode. He also talks about artist PJ Morton and gives a deep word about the Book of Daniel (preach preacha’!). Check it out below:

Soul Food Sound Bytes – Kirk talking about not speaking negatively of people who’ve done us wrong:

“Daniel said ‘Even when you put me in the lion’s den I didn’t sin against you’. How many people can say that the people that did us wrong we never said anything… So when we’re going through [the lion’s den] God is even watching how we respond to the people who were even part of us going through… if God is sovereign then all those people are, those people are just pawns… it couldn’t have happened unless God willed it to happen… God has allowed it for His glory.

“Daniel’s commitment now made Daniel’s God big in the land. Could it be that the reason why our God is not big in the land is because people are watching God’s people respond to the lion’s den…”

Whoa. Don’t just take his word for it, read it for yourself.

For me, devotionals are like spices of flavor that add to, but don’t make up, the meal of one’s spiritual learning – the main course being the Bible. I enjoy finding new devotionals that, along with journaling, help me really take the time to focus on God.

One devotional that is truly inspiring and spiritually convicting is “My Utmost for His Highest” by Oswald Chambers. I recently picked up this book from the bookstore, and every day’s reading gives something new and probing to think about. The title of book is about giving our best for God’s glory, and though it was written years ago, it is so relevant for people of all ages. I want to share some of my “ah ha”; moments from reading this book later. Thankfully they also have this wonderful resource online for you to read daily, which you can visit it on the RBC Ministries website.

I’m also subscribed to the email devotionals from Streaming Faith, which you can also find on their website. Each devotional is written by a pastor or ministry leader, and they are really practical to everyday living. Many times the themes of the devotionals are inter-woven each day and relate to current happenings in the world. Recently some of the devotionals have been about having quiet time with God and resting on His word. Check them out by clicking here, and be sure to subscribe.

If you have print or online devotional resources that you use, feel free to share them.

God’s Love Letter to Us and Inspiration From Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winans

"Love" by Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winans

I love the song above, and how it delves into the meaning of love, and how God loves us. What is love and how does God call us to love? Here are some notes from the Bible about what is more than just a four-letter word:

God shows His love to us all throughout the Bible. The video below called The Father ‘s Love Letter shows us just how much God loves us. It is a love letter from God, created from verses in the Bible, and tells the truth of how much God loves us. I first saw it TBN a few years ago, and a while back when one of my professors had us read a spiritual piece we enjoyed to the class, I shared it with my classmates.

The video was narrated by Roy Lamont and written by Barry Adams. Visit author’s site Fathersloveletter.com for more information.

Prayer: Lord, I love you! Let me learn the true meaning of love and let me bask in Your presence and Love each day. Allow me to focus on You, so You can show me how I am to love others.