City Harvest Ministries

06/16/2026

Good morning everyone: Please see the attached documentary featuring Dr. Ferris. Please set aside 30 minutes to watch it.

Adversity gives birth to greatness. The greater the challenges and difficulties we face, the greater the opportunity we have to grow and develop as individuals. A life without adversity—a life of ease and comfort—often produces little growth and leaves us with little to gain. It is through difficult circumstances that we discover our true potential, provided we do not lose courage. Have a blessed day. 🙏

"The Potter" follows the life of Michael Ferris, exploring his jour...

06/13/2026

Greetings Everyone:
I hope you are having a blessed and overcoming day!
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly feeding ourselves. What we watch, what we listen to, the people we spend time with, and the thoughts we dwell on are all feeding our inner spirit. If we continually surround ourselves with gossip, jealousy, negativity, and disrespect, before long those same attitudes can begin to take root in our own lives. The truth is, whatever you feed will grow.

If you're constantly feeding on negative thoughts—"I'll never get out of debt," "I'll never get the job I want," or "I'll never meet the right person"—you're nourishing doubt, fear, and discouragement. But even in difficult seasons, remember this: God is still good, even when times are bad. He has not forgotten you. What He promised, He will bring to pass. Stay patient, keep trusting, and watch Him work on your behalf. Instead, choose to feed your faith, your hopes, and your dreams. Let your daily diet consist of what God says about you. His Word declares:
"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." — Psalm 139:14

You are not an accident. You are God's masterpiece, created in His image and filled with purpose. When you feed on God's truth, your faith grows stronger, your confidence increases, and your perspective begins to change. You start seeing yourself the way God sees you—not through the lens of your circumstances, but through the lens of His promises.
Stay on a healthy spiritual diet. No more feeding doubt, fear, bitterness, or offense. No more allowing the wrong influences to shape your thinking or determine your future. Keep feeding your destiny, your purpose, and the promises God has spoken over your life.

One thing I've learned is that not everyone wants to see you succeed. Some people don't want to see you win—they simply want to see if you win. That's why it's so important to keep your eyes on God and not on the opinions, expectations, or limitations of others.

Keep believing. Keep growing. Keep trusting. Your best days are still ahead of you, and with God, all things are possible.
Be blessed and have an overcoming day!

06/12/2026

Good greetings everyone:
One of the hardest things about being deceived is what it can do to your confidence afterward. You may find yourself replaying conversations, revisiting decisions, searching for signs you missed, and questioning your discernment.
However, sometimes the issue is not that you are poor at reading people. The reality is that some individuals are skilled at presenting one version of themselves while concealing another. They know exactly what to say, how to say it, and when to say it.

So extend yourself some grace. Being deceived does not mean you are foolish. It simply means you trusted, and trust is not a weakness—it is a reflection of your heart. God has not forgotten you, and He is still working on your behalf, even when you cannot see it.

Remember His promise:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." — Proverbs 3:5-6
Stay patient and keep your faith anchored in God. What was meant to discourage you will ultimately strengthen you. If people truly understood who you are becoming through God's grace, they would treat you differently.
And never forget: Even in bad times, God is still good. His plans for you remain unchanged, and His favor is still upon your life.

Have a blessed day!

06/07/2026

Good morning, everyone, I trust this will uplift you today.

And THEY TOOK HIM, and CAST HIM INTO A PIT...." Genesis 37:24

1. Joseph was cast into a *PIT*, to abort his vision, abort His God's plan for His life, abort his God's given dream and purpose in life, to make him become like every other man under the sun, to cut short His life, but God was with Him and saved Him. God came through for Him.

I don't know the "pit" you might be in at the moment but God will certainly come through for you if you'll call on Him. JESUS will come and save you. Spending today complaining about yesterday won’t make tomorrow any better.

Have a blessed rejoicing day 🙏🙌

06/06/2026

Good Morning I encourage you. FOR ONE YEAR, GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO GROW. Starting today. For much of your life, you've poured into others. You've cared for your family, supported your friends, and put the needs of others before your own. That selfless spirit is a beautiful gift, and it's something God calls us to do.
But for the rest of the year, I want to challenge you to intentionally invest in yourself—not out of selfishness, but out of stewardship. Spend the time. Put in the energy. Do the work required to become the person God created you to be.
Deep down, you know there's more within you. You have gifts, talents, and potential that may have been sitting dormant because you've never had a clear plan or given yourself permission to prioritize your growth.

Hoping that "someday" things will change is not enough. Let today be the day you decide to move forward with purpose. BTW things changes when we change. The truth is, your family, your spouse, your children, and those you love deserve to experience the healthiest, strongest, most fulfilled version of you. When you grow, everyone connected to you benefits.

As Scripture reminds us:
"Love your neighbor as yourself." — Mark 12:31
Notice that God expects us to care for ourselves as well as others. Taking time to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally is not selfish—it's preparing yourself to serve others from a place of strength.
So for one year, be intentional with your time. Invest in your calling. Develop your gifts. Strengthen your faith. Become the person God is shaping you to be.
And as you do, you'll be able to give more, love more, serve more, and impact more lives than ever before.

Have a great day🙏🙌

06/03/2026

Good morning, CHM Family:

Short Wednesday Encouragement
I'm praying that this week God opens your eyes to the many blessings He has already placed in your life. Sometimes the greatest gifts are the ones we've overlooked.
If you knew what God was preparing for you, you wouldn't mind the wait. God's timing is always perfect. What He has promised will come to pass at the appointed time.
"For the vision is yet for an appointed time... though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come." — Habakkuk 2:3
An unexpected blessing is on the way. Your season is coming!
God specializes in doing exceedingly more than we can imagine.
"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think..." — Ephesians 3:20
Chase the purpose and dreams God has placed in your heart—not the approval of people.
Be strong. Things will get better. Keep moving forward. Every challenge is temporary, but God's faithfulness remains forever.
"Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." — Galatians 6:9
Stay faithful. So many blessings are on the way. The seeds you've planted in faith will produce a harvest in God's perfect timing. God has not forgotten you.
"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever." — Psalm 125:1
Even when you cannot see what He is doing, He is working behind the scenes for your good.
Today, choose not to stress over what you cannot control. Place it in God's hands and trust Him with the outcome.
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7
May this week be filled with peace, favor, strength, and unexpected blessings. Trust God's process, stay faithful, and remember: the best is yet to come.

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May this encourage and uplift everyone who reads it 🙏🙌

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06/02/2026

✨ Come to have a GREAT time. ✨

A Time of Fellowship
📅 June 14 | ⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 227 Quarry St, Bridgeport CT

Food. Fun. Family. Fellowship.
City Harvest Ministries is opening the doors wide — and YOU are invited.

Drop a 🙏 for RSVP your spot OR fill out the link in bio to confirm your attendance. We’re making sure food and drinks are ready for EVERYONE — so that headcount matters!

Come be a part of something beautiful. 💛

06/02/2026

Good Morning, Everyone:
May God bless you with a productive, peaceful, and joy-filled day. Let us continue to pray for one another and encourage each other in the Lord.
Today's Thought:
When Jesus told His disciples that they must forgive someone who sins against them seven times a day, their immediate response was, “Lord, increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5). They understood that walking in forgiveness requires strength, obedience, and faith.

Lord, give us the strength to walk in obedience, to forgive as You have forgiven us, and to trust You with every hurt and disappointment.” That is the pathway to victory because when God speaks, “IT'S DONE!”
The disciples knew that just as Jesus faced opposition, rejection, and offenses, they would face them too. Yet they didn't ask for greater faith to perform bigger miracles or to gain greater recognition. They asked for greater faith so they could forgive, release offenses, and keep their hearts free from bitterness.
God calls us to be examples of His love and grace:
* Show kindness to those who are unkind.
* Forgive those who may not deserve it.
* Love unconditionally.
* Extend mercy as Christ has extended mercy to us.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." — Ephesians 4:32
Sometimes it takes more faith to guard our hearts than it does to accomplish a dream. We often pray for breakthroughs, promotions, and new levels, and those prayers are important. But today, consider praying:
"Lord, increase my faith so I can let go of the pain. Increase my faith so I can forgive those who have hurt me. Increase my faith so I can keep my heart pure, walk in love, and move forward in freedom." When we choose forgiveness, we release the burden and make room for God's peace, healing, and blessings in our lives.

Have a blessed day, walk in faith, and remember:
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." — Proverbs 4:23
Blessings 🙏

06/01/2026

Good morning everybody:
Thank you to everyone who has been praying for me. By God's grace, I am almost back to 100%—and in many ways, stronger, wiser, and better than before. I am praying that each of you experiences God's favor this week and receives an unexpected blessing that only He could orchestrate.

As I have navigated these months of challenges and trials, I have continued to see the hand of God upon my life. Even in moments when some may have expected my downfall, God remained faithful. These experiences have given me a deeper appreciation for the trials endured by many of God's people throughout Scripture.
Recently, I revisited the story of Joseph. His journey speaks to me in a way it never has before. Betrayed by his own brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten, Joseph endured thirteen years of hardship before stepping into God's appointed purpose for his life. Through it all, he never allowed bitterness to replace his faith. He remained faithful where he was, and in God's perfect timing, the prison became the pathway to the palace.

As Scripture reminds us: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done"(Genesis 50:20).
One lesson I have learned is to be careful who you allow into your inner circle. Not everyone who stands near you shares God's purpose for your life. Discernment is a gift that protects destiny. As I've often said, when an elephant is down, even an ant will try to kick it. Yet God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.

A special word for someone today: You have survived too many storms to be worried about a few raindrops. The same God who carried you through yesterday will sustain you today and strengthen you for tomorrow. Remember also that everyone heals differently. Extend grace. Show kindness. You never know what battle someone is fighting.

Life will present opportunities to lose sight of who you really are. A broken relationship, a job loss, financial hardship, disappointment, or betrayal may whisper lies that say, "You're not valuable," "Nobody cares," or "You've failed." Do not accept an identity that God never gave you.

The Word of God declares that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), created in His image, and crowned with His favor and lovingkindness (Psalm 103:4). What happened to you is not who you are. Your circumstances do not define your identity—God does.
Keep trusting Him. Keep serving Him. Keep walking by faith. Just as Joseph came out of the dungeon and into the palace, God can bring you from a season of struggle into a season of purpose, promotion, and promise.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9

Have a blessed week, and expect God to do more than you can ask, think, or imagine 🙏🙌

05/31/2026

The Serious Danger of Slander�James 4:11–12
Happy Sunday. I'm feeling better each day, I have been hearing the noise and unfortunately, reluctantly I have been given a leading role.

I encourage everyone to stay above the noise. For those who have reached out to me, I trust your questions have been answered with transparency. As many know, Sis. Joan and I have been navigating a difficult season, and she is currently in Virginia focusing on her health well-being, and strength. Unfortunately, during this time, some have taken the opportunity to sow discord and spread harmful narratives.
When I return to church on July 26, I will start addressing the matters of the past months face-to-face with those who remain. This is not the proper platform for that discussion. God remains sovereign, and we need a paradigm shift toward the community and filling all those empty chairs.
For now, I want to focus on a biblical warning that is relevant to all of us.
James 4:11 says, "Do not speak evil against one another, brothers."
Slander is not a small sin. It is speaking against another person through accusations, assumptions, half-truths, or unverified information that damages their reputation. Scripture is clear: God hates those who sow discord among His people (Proverbs 6:16–19).
Slander destroys trust, divides families, wounds churches, and grieves the heart of God. Satan himself is called "the accuser of the brethren" (Revelation 12:10). When we spread rumors or speak against one another without truth, love, and wisdom, we reflect the work of the accuser rather than the character of Christ.
God's Word warns us:
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue." (Proverbs 18:21)
"The tongue is a fire." (James 3:6)
What may seem like a conversation can become a wildfire that destroys relationships, reputations, and the unity of the church.
Before speaking about someone, ask yourself:
* Do I know all the facts?
* Am I building up or tearing down?
* Would I say this if the person were standing here?
* Does this honor Christ?
The command is simple:
Do not spread rumors.�Do not assume motives.�Do not repeat accusations.�Do not slander one another.
Instead, speak the truth. Show grace. Seek reconciliation. Protect the unity of the Body of Christ.

If you hear slander, refuse to participate in it. If you have engaged in it, repent of it. What enters a church as gossip often leaves behind division, hurt, and spiritual destruction.
May God give us hearts that love truth, tongues that speak life, and the humility to obey His Word:
"Do not slander one another." (James 4:11)

I love you all, and I'm troubled to see some that I was closest to and broke bread with embroiled in this dangerous activity of slander that has eternal consequences. Let's pray. Say This: I am stronger than I was yesterday.
Blessings,