T.G. Thornton

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog! How BIG is your fight?!

I get it, it's the National Day of Prayer, but when you pray daily, it's just Thursday 🤷🏾‍♀️

I'm so grateful for technology and social media. I met Elder Lenore A. Artis on MySpace, and God has kept us connected through the years. When I first started pastoring 14yrs ago, I wanted to give up. She encouraged me. She poured into me. She loved me. She never once judged me or made me feel inadequate. She made room for me. This woman of God has modeled for me the elegance and efficacy of being a lacy & Lordly leader by creating a safe space for women of God all over the world, called forth to preach, prophesy, teach, preach, exhort, rebuke, reprove, heal, gather and to deliver.
I am honored and humble to host a Concert of Prayer for Miracles presented by Dr. Lenore A. Artis & I AM A WOMAN PREACHER!® this Friday, April 26th at 7pm EST. We will have space for 85 directly on Zoom, and our overflow room will be a stream to YouTube.

Authenticated, Anointed & Appointed Prayer Warriors will include:
🔥Elder Cynthia Adams
🔥Rev. Priscilla Anne Campbell
🔥Pastor Thurselle Chisolm-Williams
🔥PastorTam Darcel
🔥Apostle LaTonya McRae (On A Mission)
🔥Dr. Grace Smith
🔥Pastor Vivian Swinton
🔥Pastor Nika Walker
🔥Bishop Stacey Woods

Where are the wailing women? Where are the faithwalkers? Where are the prayer warriors?

We are BELIEVING God and praying for the manifestation of His Miracles, Signs & Wonders, poured from Heaven to Earth. Will you join us?

The book of Enoch is considered a pseudepigraphal body of work. Pseudepigraphical literature is considered unreliable if it makes false claims as to authorship as well as if its content’s contradict established history, geography, and religious canon. A pseudepigraphon will purport to have a (usually) well-known author, but its claims are unfounded and cannot be substantiated anywhere else. The pseudepigrapha are the books that attempt to imitate Scripture but cannot be fully substantiated by Scripture. The term pseudepigrapha comes from the Greek pseudo, meaning “false,” and epigraphein, meaning “to inscribe,” thus, “to write falsely.”

Enoch of the Bible is the great-grandfather of Noah (Genesis 5:18).

Genesis 5:18-24
18 When Jared had lived 162 years, he became the father of Enoch. 19 After he became the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 Altogether, Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died. 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years. 24 Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

The only other places within the divinely inspired Word of God that Enoch is mentioned is in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:37, Hebrews 11:5 (Heroes of Faith), and in Jude 1:14-15 that states, “14 Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about them: “See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones 15 to judge everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” And that is it. Jude’s quotation does not mean the book of Enoch is inspired by God or that it should be in the Bible. Jude’s quote is not the only quote in the Bible from a non-biblical or even pagan source. The apostle Paul quotes Epimenides in Titus 1:12, but that does not mean we should give any additional authority to Epimenides’ writings. Let it be noted that Epimenides was considered a 6th century BC Greek seer and philosopher. The same is true with Jude 1:14–15. Jude quoting from what someone put into a body of works, and attributed it to Enoch of the Bible does not indicate the entire book of Enoch is God-inspired, or even true. I’ve read some claim that Jude 1:14-15 was a vision of Jude’s, not a book at all. But of course that cannot be proven considering its not detailed in Scripture. Perhaps, it was Jude merely quoting oral tradition of something Enoch is attributed to have said. We don’t know for sure. Up until Moses, much of the moral law, sacrificial, and works of the Lord were orally passed down from generation to generation and not written down. God also spoke directly to certain people pre-flood. The Bible does not say who told them to or how or why Cain and Able gave offerings to God (Genesis 4:3-5), but they did and later God wrote these same things down for Moses. All Jude’s quote means is that particular claim is true of something Enoch said. No established scholar, let alone devout Jewish scribes, believe the book of Enoch to have truly been written by Enoch in the Bible. Enoch was seven generations from Adam, prior to the flood (Genesis 5:1–24). We don’t even have the book of Jasher, or Chronicals of the Kings of Israel mentioned in the Bible. And those were written after the flood.

The Book of Enoch is agnostically apocalyptic and has 108 chapters that tell tales of rock monsters, claiming God didn’t actually create light, but summoned a being that has the light in his potbelly, and that when Noah was born, solar beams shot out of his newborn eyes when they opened, blinding all inside. The book of Enoch creates false narratives that cannot be corroborated with Scripture. There’s a heavy emphasis in the book of Enoch on angelology, demonology, with a large portion of the book devoted to filling in the backstory of what it means that the “Sons of God lay with the daughters of man” found in Genesis 6:1–4. The Book of Enoch attempts to make claims about the origins of the Nephilim that the Bible does not.

Christians should view the Book of Enoch (and all other books like it) in the same manner we do the other apocryphal writings. Some of what the Apocrypha says is true and correct, but much of it is false and historically inaccurate, as well as contradictory of Scripture. If you read these books, you can consider them interesting writing but fallible historical documents, and never as the inspired, authoritative Word of God. Compare all books to the Bible, not the other way around.

The KJV version says "I would have fainted"...have the challenges of life ever caused you to feel faint? Pass out? Get weak? If we're being transparent, some of us carry it well, but we are literally just one more trial, just one more issue, just one more difficulty away, and just like a Jenga block, one more thing added to what's already happening can make you feel like all the peace you've fought for, all supports you've put into place will just buckle under the imbalance & just topple over.
Take heart! Despite the negativity and grim outlook, the devil is STILL a liar, and your Lord God Almighty IS still good! He is faithful & He unequivocally & unconditionally LOVES you! Wait on Him. Trust in Him. He will give you the strength needed to endure❤️ - T.G. Thornton

"I would have lost heart,
unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Psalm 27:13-14 NKJV

Day 2, Proverbs 2 - which verse(s) are speaking to you today?

Boundaries are good. Walls are not. Which have you surrounded yourself with?

Am I the only one who loves the scene when the sea is parted in The 10 Commandments movie? I'll watch just to see that part!

If your Pastor doesn’t know how to help you mentally or emotionally, but can lead & grow you spiritually, it’s OK! Pastoral counseling isn’t a huge focus in seminary school. He or she may not have a background in mental health training or counseling.
FIND A THERAPIST or LIFE COACH you can trust & who can help you navigate life challenges as well as your day to day struggles. Coupled with spiritual support from your Pastor, you’ll be in a much better space to complete your healing journey 💕
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Women’s HERstory Month | CSCC March is Women’s HERstory Month and Columbus State is celebrating all month long. From live events to on-demand learning opportunities, we’re highlighting female-identified individuals in our community and beyond, both past and present. The month of celebrations will culminate in our 34th Annual...

Serving mothers of all ages & stages, and there's still time & space for you! Register today, it's FREE! Text "Mom" to 614-285-5001. See the flyer for more detail.

Let your FAITH conquer your FEAR! Hebrews 11

It’s YOUR time Mom!!
We’ve partnered with Woodcrest Elementary School to present Me Time 4 Moms! Make time to pamper yourself! This event is FREE, but registration is required.
Register TODAY before we fill up by texting “MOM” to 614-285-5001.
Our special guest in February is Elaine Clemens, owner of Lainey’s Home Bakery! What’s included:
🧁All baked goodies
🧁Decorating kit
🧁 Light refreshments
🧁 Limited childcare
🧁 Prizes & fun
**Registration is refunded upon arrival**

Sometimes when there are major disruptions to my daily routine, it's hard for me to get back on track. My attention is everywhere today. Realized I missed watching the 31 Days of Encouragement & tapped in to see that today's word is...FOCUS, wow!

31 Days of Encouragement - FOCUS Journey with us for 31 days! Featuring a Word of the Day with Pastors James & Tracy Thornton of Believe Christian Church.

Only 1/3 of the angels switched up on God & got kicked out with Lucifer. Do you know what that means? 2/3 of the angels stood 10 toes down with GOD! That means MORE of Heaven is FOR you than the demons in Hell against you!

Just got word from Pastor Pamela C. Rollins that limited rooms are still available for this women’s retreat. Pack your Bible, comfy clothes, and an open heart. The atmosphere will be kindled for the move of God!

Please reach out directly to Pastor Pam or Eld Danita Hammock to register or for more information. Who’s coming to Maryland with me in May?

Imagine this is what it looks like to be born again 🙌

Join me on a prayer journey for 31 days. Playlist link is in the comments. 👍🏾➡️👣

31 Days of Prayer- Blessed Prayer Journey with us for 31 days! Let's pray together! Also check out the 31 Days of Encouragement for a Word of the Day with Pastors James & Tracy Thornton of Be...

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🚨Our last 2 prayer sessions will be held on SATURDAYS instead of Sundays in light of Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve. Please join us in prayer to close out the year on: Saturday, 12.23.23 & 12.30.23 at 8pm EST Cloraphine’s Jewels

I've been stuck all morning! Check my comments to find out why 👇