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But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!  Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)   Our sinful nature is always in contrast to God’s Holy Spirit. In many societies around the world sinful desires seem to be encouraged and even celebrated. With all that is being sent out daily via the media, it is not surprising that people feel encouraged to embrace and accept sins which can include: sexual immorality, impurity, inappropriate lustful desires, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, fighting, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and the list can go on and on. All of these I just named actually came from the Bible in Galatians 5:19-20. These words were written thousands of years ago and yet, these truths still apply today. All the sins mentioned above would definitely be in the ‘worldly fruit’ category, where constant self-gratification reigns supreme.   Kingdom fruit, as mentioned in the verses above and throughout the Bible, stems from love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. All humans can choose kingdom fruit and have it become a part of their daily lives and their daily interactions with others. The free will of choice, that God gives to each of us, allows us to choose the fruits of the Holy Spirit or the sinful desires from the world. When one chooses to exercise Godly self-control and love, they will be able to turn away from the sinful fruit the world offers. Our actions and reactions stem from whatever “ fruit ” we have in the forefront of our minds and in our hearts. If we have goodness, kindness, humility, honesty, and integrity embedded in our character, our thoughts and actions will consistently show the fruits of the Holy Spirit in our everyday interactions with others. But, if we have the sinful fruit of this world permeating our minds and our thoughts, our actions and behaviors will then be in opposition to the fruit of the Spirit and the will of God.   As stated in this same chapter, these two opposing natures (Fruit of the Spirit & the fruit of the flesh/the world) are always at odds and fighting each other. We all have this battle within and must make a daily decision of which fruit we will choose, God’s or the world’s. The worldly desires are at times tempting and appear fun and carefree but, in the end, they can lure one into a world of sin and corruption.   Having kingdom fruit be a part of your character helps when you are faced with responding to difficult situations. When these situations trigger a response, if you are filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit, your reaction will be entirely different than one who is filled with worldly reactions and thought patterns. Some people are better at exhibiting kingdom fruit in their lives than others but, all of us are God’s children and we are all on this journey called life; hopefully seeking to align our will with God’s.   My prayer is that we daily strive to always choose God’s kingdom fruit. We are not perfect and we will make mistakes however, if we make a decision to keep a connection to God and His Holy Word, we will be able to shine His light of love and peace to all those we meet, and make this world a brighter place to live.    Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

Yet you do not know the least thing about what may happen in your life tomorrow. What is secure in your life? You are merely a vapor [like a puff of smoke or a wisp of steam from a cooking pot] that is visible for a little while and then vanishes [into thin air]. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and we will do this or that.” James 4:14-15 (AMP)   But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’ “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”  Luke 12;20-21 (NLT)   Having material possessions is a wonderful blessing from God but, they cannot, or rather, should not replace human compassion and interaction. Our highest priority in life should be to do God’s will; to seek to care for one another and to care for the world He created. Our priorities in life should not be to accumulate perishable materials and goods or to seek constant praise and accolades. When we have earthly possessions and praises from others it is definitely wonderful to experience however, we need to place everything in its proper perspective. Out of everything we accumulate and all the accolades we gain, what is most important should be the work we do for Christ, as outlined throughout the Bible.   In this world, it is easy to become caught up in accumulating possessions and placing a lot of emotional attachment and emphasis on what we possess. Whether it's houses, cars, land/real estate, vacations, jobs, positions of power and influence, and the list can go on and on. God does allow us to obtain some of these things while here on Earth however, we need to monitor and be aware of our attitude towards our status in life and our possessions. I have heard it said that “you do not see a U-Haul in the cemetery. It is nice to accumulate stuff while we are here on Earth, but the truth of the matter is, you cannot take it with you when you leave this world.   It is easy to become distracted due to the busyness of life and seeking financial wealth and possessions. It is also easy to forget that God is the ultimate owner of these possessions and the one who gives them to His children. We sometimes get it twisted thinking it is all about how we have accomplished various goals or we are solely responsible for our material possessions. However, the truth is, everything we possess and the abilities we have been given, all come from God. As the verses above state, we do not know what will happen in the future. Today is what we have been given and where we can make a difference in God’s world and with His people. My prayer is that as we move forward in life, we’ll seek to have God and His will as the center focus of our lives in everything we say and do.   Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

(First Published in July 2026) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.  Colossians 3:16 ESV For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.  Hebrews 8:10 (ESV) In the world in which we live, there is so much anger, hatred, jealousy, greed, pride, arrogance, and the list can go on and on. The Bible was written thousands of years ago, and it is just as relevant now as it was back then. I always like to say the Bible is our blueprint for how to live our best lives. There are many human philosophies and ideals on how one can live life. And not all ideals are bad, some of them are actually based on God’s Holy precepts. However, some are focused solely on themselves and pleasure-seeking, not caring about other people and how our behavior may impact their lives. In God’s word as stated in the verses above and throughout both the Old and New Testament, He encourages us to read, study, and apply His principles written within its pages. He wants us to allow it to dwell in our minds and our hearts and, to apply His truths to our everyday decisions, as we go about living life.  Despite the crazy noise of this world with its divisiveness, wars, and political rivalries, currently playing out across the globe; may we seek to continuously keep God‘s principles of righteousness, honesty, integrity, mercy, and love ever before us. May we seek to associate ourselves with churches as well as individuals who also strive to live by these principles. May His precepts be a shield against all the ungodly attitudes and behaviors that we encounter every day. And finally, may God’s word be a guiding light of hope and love, shining onto the path of our life, as well as the lives of others. Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:  21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in. Isaiah 58:12 (ESV) Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 (ESV) Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 (ESV)   It is not hard to look around and see that the world God has created is broken. It is broken due to the everyday choices of His children, humankind. From the fall of Adam and Eve till now, God’s children have consistently followed their sin-filled thoughts and desires trying to fill the empty vacuum inside. They use things, people, and situations that are temporary and can never permanently fill the desires within. To see the brokenness of this world, all one has to do is look at the environment and the decay all around. One can look at how humans treat each other and the evil of racism, misogyny, sexual predators/sexual sins, greed, lying, cheating, and manipulation. The fallout from these sinful behaviors as well as many others, has caused untold damage and harm throughout the centuries till the present day.   God has warned of human behavior towards this world and each other all throughout the Bible. From the Old to the New Testament, you can see the sickness and travesty that human beings have caused due to their choices. However, all is not doom and gloom. There is evil and darkness in this world however, there is God’s light as well. Throughout the Bible, you will see God‘s people stepping up and allowing His light to shine through them, and in turn, shine that light of love, grace, and mercy to others, and to the world.   All of God’s people can show up and do good. One way is by standing up for what is right and not ignoring those being mistreated. Whether it is caring for those who are marginalized: the immigrant, the disabled, the elderly, a single mom, those being profiled due to race or religion, and so on. There are many ways God‘s people are standing up and doing what needs to be done to care for one another. Being kind, compassionate, and caring is what God expects; what He needs from all of us and it is really not hard to do. One can be kind to a stranger they just met, one can show kindness to a person who waits on them, or to the cashier who rings up a purchase. One can show compassion and caring by joining ministries/missions where they feed those who are food insecure, helping the homeless, volunteering in orphanages as well as senior facilities. When it comes to God’s world, picking up trash thrown down, disposing of plastic properly, and teaching loved ones to do the same, so as not to pollute our land and our oceans. Halting the excessive consumption of electricity and natural resources. All of these are displays of appreciation and caring for God’s people and for God’s world.   I encourage everyone to seek God and look to do good in any way you can. If we all seek to do good daily, seek to spread God’s light of love across the world, by the grace of God, we can stamp out the evil and darkness that is trying to take over.   The world is broken but, be God’s instrument of good to repair the breach that sin and darkness have caused. Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13 (ESV) But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Ephesians 6:10 (ESV) I heard a sermon recently where the pastor asked the question, “Do you think God gives us strength just to lounge around, lie back, and take it easy, while there is work to do here on Earth?”  The answer of course is no! Throughout the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament, God gave strength to His people to move forward and do the work that He has called them to do. It was true in bible times, and it is just as true for us today. Of course, there will be times when God wants us to relax and enjoy life however, as you look around this world, there is a lot of work that needs to be done to push back against the pervasive evil that surrounds us every day.    I have written in previous blogs how God has given each and every one of us gifts and talents to use to glorify His name and to spread His message to the world. Some have taken these talents and used them for their own personal gain and depending on what they are doing, God may not mind if they do. However, the ultimate reason we were placed on this Earth was not only for our own personal endeavors but, to glorify God and spread His message of love, peace, hope, and salvation to the world. There are many who are apprehensive about using their gifts and talents to share God‘s message to others. However, all we need to remember is that God will give us what we need, when we need it. Whether it is physical, emotional, mental, financial, and last, but definitely not least, spiritual, He will equip us with what we need to move forward to do His will.   As stated before, evil is prevalent throughout this entire world. Of course, there is good in the world and happiness can be found but, there is an undercurrent of evil seeking to destroy God‘s people by any means necessary. God has given us the privilege of sharing the gospel with everyone we meet and to encourage them as they move out in faith to live their lives according to His word. God does not need us to do the work but, He grants us the privilege to work alongside Him for the betterment of our world.   Do we need God’s strength? Absolutely!   Dear God, thank you for the strength you provide for all of us each and every day. May we continue to praise and honor you and move out and share your gospel and plan of salvation, to this dying world.   Blessings, Angélique

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (ESV) Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 (ESV) Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, Proverbs 22:24 (ESV)   In our current society, social media is very popular and made even more so by various influencers. The definition of an influencer is this: “a person who has the power to affect others’ purchasing decisions or actions because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience, typically achieved through content on social media.” Being an influencer is not necessarily bad but, it can be harmful depending on your platform - what you are influencing others to do or believe in. Have you ever stopped to think how incredibly different this world would be if everyone became an influencer for God and spread His messages throughout the world.   To be an influencer for God, a person needs to keep a connection with Him, have a desire to live by His precepts, and look to have positive interactions with everyone they meet. People may not have been called influencers in Bible times but, many of the faithful witnesses throughout the Bible, who adhere to God‘s precepts on right living and behavior, were influencers for His ministry of spreading the gospel to the entire world.   Currently in this world, we are bombarded constantly with selfish thoughts, unholy sexual pleasures, money/greed, hate, prejudice, misogynistic ideals, and the list can go on and on. We have constant influence and/or are being influenced by all types of propaganda, from political, monetary, racial, ethnic, etc. People are being influenced to believe in groups and/or movements whose entire agenda is to cause division and hate; ideals that definitely go against God’s word. People seek to join/listen to these negative/detrimental influencers for several reasons; one being they need to belong and, feel they have found it within these fringe groups. The problem is, no other individual or group/movement will satisfy the longing and desire for connection, except God. This world and all its vices will always keep one searching and scratching trying to fill a void that only God can.   As we move forward in life, I pray that all of us develop a strong connection and desire to be close to God, to continue studying His word, and applying its truth to our lives. I pray we will all look to be daily influencers for God in our part of the world.   Blessings Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

“Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1 (ESV ) For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 (ESV) Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 (ESV)   In our world and society today, many people look to point to others and their faults rather than focus on their own problems and shortcomings. Since the beginning of time until now, many have avoided their own negative choices/situations by trying to shine a light on others and their sinful choices. Everyone has issues and problems in their life that they need to focus on and work on. No sinful human being is perfect. No one who has lived, is living now, or who will live in the future, has the right to look down upon others because of their lifestyle and their choices. Of course, one may be concerned with the choices people make and the ripple effects those detrimental choices bring. But it still does not give anyone the right to condemn another because of their mistakes. Instead, we all must turn our attention to and focus on our lives and the choices we have made or have failed to make.   I love to use the analogy of a garden. In a garden, there will be soil, fertilizer, water, and plants. In addition, there will be weeds and thistles that grow along with the plants. Now, the focus of the gardener would be to pull the weeds and thistles that have grown, thereby preventing them from choking the healthy plants that keep them from growing. So, in using this analogy, we need to imagine we have a spiritual garden where we are the gardener. Our focus needs to be tending to our “weeds and thistles” or rather, our own sins and shortcomings. In doing so, we do not have time to look at others or point out their faults/problems when we have enough of our own.   It does not make one look good when they make fun of or point out the faults of others. Besides what people think of that type of behavior, know for certain that God is definitely not pleased. Our focus and concentration should be connecting and staying connected to God and His principles; and on how to live on this Earth with one another. Our energy needs to be on using our gifts and talents (in a Godly manner) that reach out to others and shine God‘s light of love, hope, and peace to this dark and sinful world.   I pray our focus will be on our own shortcomings and not on pointing fingers and looking down on others. If anything, may we lift them in prayer and if possible, turn and help them in their time of need. God wants us to have love and empathy for each other and, to share our lives as a witness of His grace, forgiveness, and the blessings He has given. When you focus on your faults, your sins, and your shortcomings, you will have no time to fixate on anyone else.   Blessings Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:20 (ESV) Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger and give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27 (ESV) Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 (ESV)   In speaking with family members, friends, and colleagues, recently over the latest news reports, people are extremely frustrated, upset, and angry. In truth, it seems clear in this country (the United States) as well as other parts of the world, there is blatant neglect of individuals and their rights, as well as favoritism towards one group of people and injustice towards others.   I, too, have experienced growing distress regarding the current state of our world. However, upon a thorough examination of the pressing issues, I recognize that while the recent events are concerning, they are not isolated incidents. The historical abuses perpetrated against certain groups over centuries have contributed to the current situation. In times of intense anger, it is natural to feel the urge to lash out as a means of venting our pain, frustration, and anguish. However, as children of God, it is imperative that we seek guidance from the Bible and follow its principles regarding our anger.   However, as God’s children, it is during these times especially, that we must look to the Bible and follow what it says about dealing with anger. We must allow God’s word to help us understand these feelings of bitterness and rage, and how to move forward and not display these emotions in a harmful way toward others. We need to live a life where we are not holding onto negative emotions that will weigh us down mentally, emotionally, as well as physically. We need to give our anger, hurt, and pain to God, and allow Him to carry our burdens as stated in Psalm 55:22, “Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you”.   We must remember that God is clear when He says vengeance is His and He will repay. In our human, finite minds, we do not understand the greater picture of what is, or what will happen throughout life. We must trust God, His process, and His timing, to handle difficult people and/or situations. It is ultimately not up to us to fix a situation or make a person or group of people do right. In addition, we also cannot seek vengeance for a wrong that we or others have endured. As we allow God to handle difficult people/situations, God wants us to seek to walk in love, kindness, and forgiveness. Will it be easy? Absolutely not! The most difficult thing we need to do, is to trust God and allow Him to handle the troubling situation.   As we move forward, remember to always stand for the right and do the right thing as this is what God requires of us. During these hard and challenging times, we need not to shrink back, but to stand up for what is right. We need to control our tempers and allow our actions to be nonviolent and our behavior to always show humility, honesty, and love.   Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.   Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:17-18 (NLT)   In today’s society in the United States, as well as the rest of the world, it is so easy to come across individuals and/or groups of people who will disturb your peace! Whether it is their bigotry and hatred towards you or other groups, their anger with life in general, and looking to project it onto others, whether they have lost jobs and are having financial difficulties, or whether they are dealing with sickness and various other stressors, the list can go on and on. In the Bible, the Apostle Paul says clearly in Romans 16:17b-18 (NLT), “Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people's faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ, our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests.   When you encounter difficult people, it depends on who they are and how you handle the situation. For example, if they are close family members, try to have healthy boundaries in place when having to interact with them. The same goes for friends, co-workers, and those in educational spaces. Sometimes you must interact with these individuals consistently but, do what you can to keep healthy boundaries in place and limit whenever possible, your interaction with them. Unless God is specifically telling you to witness to these people, keep your distance so that their toxicity will not infect you. As God commands us in Proverbs 22:24 (NLT), we are not to associate or befriend angry/hot-tempered people; that includes listening to their lies, their spreading vitriol, their division, and hate.   Continue praying and asking God for patience and strength for when you do encounter and deal with mean-spirited/evil people. In addition to praying for yourself, also seek to diligently pray on their behalf as well. Ask the Father to open their eyes and their hearts for them to see the error of their ways.   As for you, look to live peacefully with everyone as stated in the opening verse. God expects all His children to behave in this manner. You can seek to witness to these individuals but understand, you cannot change them. They must want to change and turn away from their evil ways. You cannot control others but, you can control your thoughts, your actions, and your response when you encounter such individuals. Look to always be a blessing and spread God’s messages of love, hope, and faith, throughout this world. Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

The following post was first shared in July of 2020. In the current state of our world, I thought to share it again and add a little to the original post.   The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4 (ESV)   Have you ever broken down how many seconds of life, you have each day? In a 24-hour period, we have 86,400 seconds of life. Now that you know, what are you doing with this precious gift that God has given you? If you and I are blessed to wake up and read this message, we were given another chance at 86,400 seconds of life. What are you going to do? How are you going to live? What positive impact are you going to make on God's world? What positive impact on another person's life, as God's Ambassador, are you going to undertake?   So many times, we use our seconds for our own selfish reasons and personal gains. God allows us to do this however, He also gives us free choice, to make a difference in this world, for Him.                      Some may say I don't know what to do or I don’t know how to use my talents. But if we look around, we can definitely see where help is needed. Look first to the needs of your own family, friends, church/church members, neighbors, and co-workers; to see where you can be of assistance.      Then perhaps turn your attention to programs that feed/clothe the homeless. Or join reading and teaching programs for all ages. Orphanages may need assistance with funds, clothes, or fun activities for the children. There are programs for helping the elderly with their various needs. The elderly would love someone to come by and visit with them, read to them, or sing/play an instrument. There are also various programs to help single parents in your community. The list can go on and on of things that can be done as God's disciples.   “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few…” Luke 10:2 (ESV)   So today is a new day. What are you going to do with your 86,400 seconds of life?   Blessings, Angélique~   To contact: angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.   When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”    But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Matthew 14:25-27 (NLT)   Matthew 14:28-31 from the Bible, is the story of the Disciple Peter walking on water. Let me ask this question, “Are you ready and willing, to walk on water”? We all know that without God's help, man cannot walk on water. Scientifically and physically, we would not stay afloat, and we would sink. So, in asking the question, I am not focusing on the science of walking on water but, the focus is on Peter’s willingness  to trust in God, and to step out of the boat by faith.   When Peter stepped out of the boat after Jesus permitted him, he initially kept his eyes focused on Jesus as he walked toward Him. However, when he started looking around at the wind and the waves, then looking down at his feet, he lost his focus, his confidence, his faith; and it was at that moment, he started to sink. Using our imagination, we can suppose that later after this incident, the other disciples would have teased Peter about his sinking and all that had happened. But the point is this, all of the other eleven disciples stayed  in the boat and did not step out on faith as Peter had done. They never even attempted to do what he did. He may have failed in the end but, he was willing to be obedient and to do what was impossible by trusting God.   So, what about us? Are we willing to step out on faith and trust in God when He tells us to move or to come? Are we willing to allow the Holy Spirit to come into our hearts and then look to use our gifts to share God’s gospel to this dark and unrepentant world? Or are we going to be like the eleven disciples, snickering, and cowering in the boat; looking at others who chose to exercise bold faith and stepped out at God’s command?   May we live our lives for Christ and be willing to “ get out of the boat ” when He calls us. May we be willing to have faith and courage to live for God and to live a life pleasing to Him and not this world.   Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) Love is a powerful emotion, and one God expects of all of us to have. What a different world we would live in if people tried a minimal amount of love daily towards each other. If every single person on this planet decided to show love, care, and respect for each other, this would totally change the outlook of the world in which we currently live. But, for all of us to have the desire to show brotherly love to everyone we meet, we need to be willing to work on ourselves.   In a devotion I read recently, a person shared how they sought to substitute their name in the place of the word love in the verses from 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7. I loved this idea and decided to try it. The verses below are from the NLT version of the Bible: “Angelique  is patient and kind. Angelique  is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. She  does not demand her  own way. She  is not irritable, and she  keeps no record of being wronged. She  does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Angelique  never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” In the devotional, they went on to say that when they substituted their name, they would stop at each verse to see if it was true to their character at the time. If it were not, they would put this area of improvement before God and continue to work on themselves to grow and become better. Of course, none of us is perfect nor will we ever be however, that does not mean we should not continue to strive to be the person God created us to be.   As we mature in our Christian journey, let us look to allow love, kindness, and humility to reign supreme in our minds and in our hearts. As we become closer to Christ, we must realize we cannot follow God and say we love Him, then turn around and hate His children, our fellow human beings. This world is very self-centered, materialistic, and seems to embody/promote narcissistic tendencies. These characteristics are the very opposite of Godly behaviors. May we all choose to turn away from the worldly way of thinking and behaving and instead embrace God's holy precepts and ideals. May we learn to love as God loves.   Blessings, Angélique 💐 To contact:   21stcglmediateam@gmail.com