Inside Out with Courtnaye – Page 35 – This site is designed to help women grow stronger in their walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

God Has a Plan for You…But Are You Willing to Scrap Yours?

Do you want God to do some awesome things in your life? I know I do! Well, I’ve recently discovered that when God wants to do something awesome in our lives, a lot of times that will require complete surrender, total trust, obedience, and having child-like faith. This would mean truly letting go of our plans and allowing God to take us by the hand to walk us through His ultimate plan! And that could really require us to willingly scrap our own plans to [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

Be Accountable…Before It’s too Late

Hey ladies. Let’s really have a heart to heart moment. I mean…really. The reason why I’m going here today is because I care about you and so does the Lord…even more. Lately, in our Christian arena, many are falling. And not just falling into grave sin, but literally falling away from the truth as they once knew and were taught. Do you see this happening around you? I know that I’m not the only one seeing this. As the drama, deceit, and scandal unfold on [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

Are You Being Good Today?

Well, are you? Or are your emotions running away with you? Are you upset about something? Are you super busy and just can’t seem to find the time to really slow down? Or are you simply having a splendid day? The reason why I’m asking you all of these questions are because in spite of it all, no matter how we feel or what we’ve got scheduled on our loaded calendars today, God still requires that we be good to others around us. The reason [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

Harden Not Your Heart…My Child

If you are a child of God, and you’re reading this blog post today, I want you to know that it’s not by chance that you’re here…the Lord has a direct message for you. And here it is, “Harden not your heart, my child. Praise Me.” For some, this might hit you next week, next month, or maybe next year. And for others it might hit you right where you are in this season of your life. I know this could be a hard pill [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

Pour Out Your Heart to God…A Must Read!

There’s really no other way to put this…we have to have an authentic relationship with God today. What I mean by this is that we have to surpass the action of just “going to church” and press into a more meaningful and deeper relationship with the Lord personally. And I’m not talking about getting up and saying your prayers at night and in the morning and going about your day. Yet, a rich conversation that takes place throughout your everyday life. This means really talking [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

The Will of God 101: Prerequisite…Obedience!

As I sat and watched “The Bible” on the History Channel (which I highly recommend you check out), I noticed all over again, how serious God is about “obedience”. I learned moreover that without it, we won’t accomplish much. God requires it to fulfill His purposes in our lives. And I believe that as we grow in our walk with the Lord, we will learn more and more that in order to really do His will and be blessed untold, will require a prerequisite...our obedience. [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

“Tough Love: Loving Your Sisters in Christ”

Hey ladies! It’s another fabulous day in blog land. And today, I’ll be chatting with you about loving our fellow sisters in the body of Christ. I know this can be a tough one to accomplish, but according to our Bible, it is a commandment that we must obey. Soooo, we have to get this one right, especially as the day of the Lord draws near. Now without further delay, let’s jump into this hot topic! And I do mean hot, because if we’re honest [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:14-05:00

Check out the revised copy of "The Mix: Secular & Christian Music"! Do you think it's okay to blend it? I'd love your feedback.

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The Fruit of Patience: Waiting…

In this life, we could be so impatient. Whether we’re waiting in a line at the store, drive-thru, gas station, or red light; or even for a job, ministry, marriage, or building something; or waiting for a test or trial to pass, we can sometimes be very impatient. And today you might say, “I know right?! However as Christians, God requires us to wait patiently in our circumstances (no matter how small or great). The reason being is because sometimes by us NOT waiting, we [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:15-05:00

The Power of Confession…Release It!

I’m going to talk about something today that might be a little tough for some, but I believe that in the end, you’ll understand my plight. It’s about confession. Now for some this may be easy, but for others it can be downright complicated, because it’s humbling and revealing. Nevertheless, it’s a powerful tool that can set us free, when we release it. Straight up…confession begins when we open our mouths. It’s about admitting where you truly are. But I have to tell you, its [...]

Courtnaye Richard2016-10-25T06:37:15-05:00