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Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

12/17/2025

THE HEALING ACADEMY w/ Dr. Ivery White
The Promise Still Stands

Hey family—it’s Dr. White here again, and I want to speak to the heart that’s been waiting… and waiting… and waiting some more.

You’ve prayed faithful prayers. You’ve held on through long nights. You’ve believed God even when hope felt thin. And maybe somewhere in the quiet places, you’ve wondered, “Lord… did You forget me?”

Let me encourage you today: The promise still stands.
Advent is the reminder that God never abandons a word He has spoken. Israel waited 400 years without hearing a single prophetic voice — yet the promise was still alive. Heaven had not canceled the assignment. God had not changed His mind. Even in the silence, He was moving pieces, aligning generations, preparing the perfect moment for the Savior to come.

And family, if God could keep a promise through centuries of silence, political chaos, personal suffering, and spiritual darkness — He can keep His promise to you.
Waiting is not punishment. Waiting is not neglect. Waiting is not abandonment.
Waiting is evidence that the promise is too big to be rushed.

God has not forgotten your name, your tears, your seed sown in sacrifice, or your midnight prayers. He is working while you’re waiting. He is arranging what you cannot see. He is preparing people you haven’t met yet, opportunities that haven’t unfolded yet, and blessings that aren’t finished forming yet.

Sometimes the promise isn’t delayed — it’s developing.
Sometimes the silence isn’t empty — it’s sacred.
Sometimes what feels like “nothing happening” is actually God protecting what’s growing beneath the surface.
Don’t misinterpret the season.

Just because you can’t see movement doesn’t mean God isn’t making miracles behind the curtain of time.

Hear me today: Your promise has a due date.
It may not be on your calendar, but it is absolutely on God’s.

So hold your head up.
Strengthen your heart.
Lift your expectation again.
If God said it, He meant it.
If God promised it, He will perform it.
If God ordained it, He will bring it to pass.
The promise still stands.
And you’re closer than you think.

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Finding the Treasure in the Trouble
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KARI HAYWOOD CHAIREZ
DEC 2



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If you’re following along in my Advent Devotional Thrills of Hope, we are on day 2, and the theme for today is treasure.

In reading through Luke 2, Mary’s response to her circumstances always leaves me in awe. Not only did she conceive Jesus as a virgin, but then she had to go through labor in a stable. Then later, she and Joseph lose track of Jesus and find him teaching in the temple courts. Both times, scripture says Mary “treasured all these things” (verse 19 and 51).

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Let me tell you, I think I would’ve had a real hard time treasuring anything in those circumstances. Birth in a stable? Losing a child (even briefly)? No, thanks. I’m going to probably be worrying and complaining. But Mary found treasure in the trouble! Whew.

If anyone needs to be taking notes on this, it’s me. While I love our little girl so deeply, I do not stop nearly enough to see the treasure. I see the sea of toys on the living room floor. I see the time ticking away as she insists on buckling herself into her car seat. I see my patience wearing thin as she asks question after question to seemingly no end.

And yet.

What I should be seeing is the life and joy that’s happening in our living room. I should enjoy the moments I get to see our daughter unlock a new skill and exhibit confidence in practicing it. I should see is her knowledge expanding through her inquisitive nature and attention to detail. Yet I fail so many times to treasure.

I think back on the last few years with these thoughts in mind—

A global pandemic? There was a lot of trouble. But there was also a lot of treasure there, too. Things moved a little slower. We found inventive ways to go about life when the whole world seemed to be shutting down. We explored hobbies, read more, and connected more with the people under our roofs. Looking back now, I wish I had treasured more. In the process, I just wanted the world to get back to “normal.” But things are in a constant state of change. Each day marks the world we live in and changes it for the future. But if we can move with it without it changing us and our faith in God, then the treasure should really be abundant.

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had to deal with inflation. The price of everything has skyrocketed, leaving many families trying to figure out how to make the very short ends meet. There’s been a lot of trouble. But, speaking from my personal experiences, we’ve found more people to be more generous with their resources. In fact, just the other day, the Hispanic church that meets in our building a few days out of the week dropped a box of protein shakes off at our door to distribute to others in need. And just as soon as the box was left, someone in need of that very thing walked in the door (and I mean within minutes of each other).

I’ve personally used the rising cost of things to cause me to reevaluate what I’m willing to buy and what fat can be trimmed. From subscription services I barely use to generic brands of goods I once overlooked out of brand loyalty, I’ve found new ways to trim or reallocate funds. We’ve gotten creative with our entertainment, eat more at home instead of at restaurants or delivery (which is inevitably healthier), and enjoy the variety of things we already have. There’s a lot of treasure here if we’re willing to see it.

There will always be trouble on this side of heaven. While we may have a rest from certain kinds of trouble for a season, there’s always a circumstance looming around the corner that may challenge our ability to see the blessings in front of us.

Maybe you’ve entered these weeks before Christmas with the weight of a lot of trouble. My prayer for you today is that you can stop, even in the turmoil, and find the ways God is blessing. Because, while the trouble may seem to abound, the treasure that you find in the midst of it all is what can stir hope in your heart for the days ahead.

Peer through the fog of your circumstances—what sparkles?

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12/04/2025

THE HEALING ACADEMY w/ Dr. Ivery White
When Light Breaks the Darkness

Hey family—it’s Dr. White here again.
And I want to remind you of something powerful: joy didn’t start in comfort—it started in chaos.
When the world was at its darkest, when sin weighed heavy and hope seemed distant, God sent light. Not a flash of lightning, not a shout from heaven—but a baby wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger.
In that moment, heaven broke the silence—and joy entered the world.

1. Joy Comes When the Night Feels Long
Luke 2:8–10 says,
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them… and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”
The shepherds weren’t in the temple; they were in the dark.
They weren’t singing hymns; they were watching sheep.
And that’s where joy showed up.

Family, God still sends joy into the ordinary places—the fields of life, the quiet corners, the seasons where it feels like night will never end.
The message of Christmas isn’t that darkness disappeared—it’s that light showed up in it.

2. Joy Isn’t the Absence of Trouble—It’s the Presence of Christ
The world was broken, Rome was ruling, and oppression was everywhere—yet God sent His Son right in the middle of it.
He didn’t wait for peace to show up; He brought peace with Him.

John 1:5 says,
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”

That means darkness couldn’t stop Him.
And if it couldn’t stop Him then, it can’t stop Him now.
Your joy doesn’t depend on the world being perfect—it depends on the Word being present.
And Emmanuel—God with us—is still here.

3. Joy Is for You, Right Where You Are
The angel didn’t say “great joy” for the powerful or the perfect.
He said, “Great joy for all people.”

That means it’s for you—
The one still holding on through the night.
The one praying through grief.
The one believing through tears.

Joy isn’t a feeling you chase—it’s a presence that finds you.
And when Jesus shows up, joy comes with Him.

4. Joy Shines Brighter Than Fear
The shepherds were terrified—but the angel said, “Fear not.”
Because when joy enters, fear loses authority.

You can’t worship and worry at the same time.
You can’t live in faith and fear simultaneously.
Joy doesn’t erase fear—it overrides it.

So even if this season feels heavy, let the light of Christ meet you there.
You don’t have to force joy—just receive it.

5. Joy Still Shines Today
Family, the same God who broke 400 years of silence with a baby’s cry is still speaking peace into dark places.

If life feels cold right now, let Him warm you again.
If you’ve been waiting for change, let joy lead you there.
Because the light still shines—and the darkness still can’t comprehend it.

You may not see everything clearly yet, but the dawn is breaking.
Hope is rising.
Joy is near.

So breathe deep and remember this:
“When the world was at its darkest, the Light of the world came to brighten our way.”

That’s not just a story from Bethlehem—it’s a promise for today.
Joy has come.
And His name is Jesus.

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11/20/2025

THE HEALING ACADEMY w/ Dr. Ivery White
Living Free Every Day

Hey family—it’s Dr. White here again, and today I want to talk about what happens after freedom. Because getting free is powerful—but staying free is where maturity begins.
Freedom isn’t just a moment in the altar—it’s a mindset you walk out every day.

You see, many people experience deliverance but never learn to live in it. God breaks the chains, but we keep picking them back up. We walk out of the prison, but sometimes the prison still walks with us—in our thoughts, our fears, and our habits.
So today, let’s talk about how to live free every day.

1. Freedom Must Be Protected
Galatians 5:1 says,
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
That’s not a suggestion—it’s a warning.
Freedom is fragile when it’s not guarded.

The enemy can’t take your freedom, but he’ll tempt you to trade it. He’ll use distractions, old wounds, or familiar patterns to lure you back into what God already delivered you from.

So you’ve got to stand fast. Guard your peace like it’s treasure. Protect your deliverance like it’s gold. Don’t entertain what you had to escape from. Don’t let what you defeated yesterday dictate your joy today.

When the enemy whispers, “You’re still the same,” answer him with truth:
“I’ve been made new. The old me doesn’t live here anymore.”
Freedom must be protected—every single day.

2. Freedom Must Be Practiced
Freedom isn’t only spiritual—it’s also practical.
You live free by choosing differently. By creating new patterns that
match the new person you’re becoming.

You can’t say you’re free in Christ but still live by the same survival rules that once bound you. That means changing what you feed your mind, what you entertain, and who you surround yourself with.
Renewal isn’t just revelation—it’s repetition.
Romans 12:2 says,
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

That means daily alignment—training your thoughts to agree with what God already declared about you.
You live free by practicing presence. By praying even when you don’t feel spiritual. By worshiping even when it’s quiet. By remembering that freedom isn’t a feeling—it’s a fact sealed by grace.
So even on the hard days, you remind yourself:
“Whom the Son sets free is free indeed—and that includes me.”

3. Freedom Must Be Shared
The healthiest way to stay free is to help someone else get free.
Freedom that ends with you fades. Freedom that flows through you multiplies.

When you start encouraging others, when you share your testimony, when you say, “I’ve been there, but God brought me out”—that’s when your freedom takes root.

You begin to realize that the very thing that once tried to destroy you now gives you authority to destroy it in someone else’s life.
The enemy loses power every time you open your mouth and declare what God did. So don’t keep quiet—freedom is contagious.

4. Freedom Must Be Anchored in Grace
Some days you’ll feel strong, and others you’ll feel the pull of old patterns. But hear me: freedom isn’t perfection—it’s progress powered by grace.

When you stumble, grace steadies you. When you forget, grace reminds you. When you fail, grace restores you.

God doesn’t revoke your freedom when you struggle—He renews your strength so you can rise again.

So stop counting how many times you’ve fallen and start celebrating that you keep getting back up. That’s grace in motion.
Family, this is your new way of living—
Free in your thoughts.
Free in your emotions.
Free in your worship.
Free in your identity.

You don’t have to earn it, prove it, or explain it. You just have to walk in it.

So this week, declare it over your life:
“I am free—and I will live free. My past has no claim, my fear has no hold, and my future has no limits.”
Freedom found you—but now it’s your turn to live it.

Every choice, every prayer, every act of obedience—let it all say:
“I am free, and I plan to stay that way.”

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11/18/2025

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You Don't Need It
Finding it hard to let go? Let's talk about it...
KARI HAYWOOD CHAIREZ
NOV 11



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It’s that time of year again. No, not time to put up your Christmas tree (though I know, as you’re reading this, some of you have already done that). For me, this is the time of year that I want to get rid of everything and seemingly get rid of nothing. Allow me to explain…

Nearly a decade ago, I got the itch to be a minimalist. The itch was short-lived (like my itch to be a vegan). But, for a season, I did end up offloading quite a few things. It felt great! I even learned how to survive off of just things that would fit in a backpack whenever I would travel. Twice in my life, I’ve moved to a completely different state with only what could fit in my car. The bonus was that we didn’t need to pay the exorbitant price of a moving truck. The downside was that both times I went without normal furniture for a season and slept on an air mattress. Fast forward to now, and I couldn’t imagine doing that again because my back would not survive even a night on an air mattress.

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My point is, though, I’ve proved to myself time and time again, I don’t need all of this stuff. Then I accumulate all this stuff again. When we welcomed our daughter nearly four years ago, I welcomed the stuff of a whole other human being. And please tell me how a three-year-old can have so much! And every tiny piece of paper or random rock is special to her—so much so that she keeps track of every little bit and does notice when it’s missing. Turning the house over for a rock from our back lot was not on my bingo card of things to do in this lifetime, and yet, I’ve done it.

And now here we are on the precipice of Christmas (and my daughter’s birthday), and I can already feel the stacks of packages suffocating me. So, I’ve been clearing out closets and cabinets and trying to sell or donate. But you know what I’ve discovered? I’m not that much better than my toddler. Everything is important to me. But we all know that can’t be a rational thought.

The three pairs of sweatpants over 20+ years old? Don’t need them. But, I still fit in them (mind you, they are sweatpants).

Some artwork from our first apartment? Don’t even have the walls to put them on. But I really like how they look!

A dress that’s too small for me? It’s taking up valuable space in my tiny closet. But what if I fit into it again one day?

I don’t need any of it. But why do I have such a hard time letting it go to make space for other things?

All of this reminded me of the story of a rich man’s conversation with Jesus in Matthew 19. He asked Jesus what good thing he’d have to do to get eternal life. So, Jesus told him he needed to keep the commandments, to which he replied that he’d already been keeping the commandments. So then he told the man, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (v. 21)

His response? He “went away sad, because he had great wealth” (v. 22).

That man didn’t need his wealth (he needed Jesus), but the idea of giving it up made him walk away from Jesus and from his desire to have eternal life. What things do we cling to with that much passion? What things might we have in our lives that, if Jesus told us to get rid of them, might make us want to walk away sad?

Maybe it’s a hobby that pulls us away from the things of God.

Maybe it’s recreation that keeps us tied up in activity that we have no more time for God.

Maybe it’s a job, a friend group, a vice, an addiction, an obsession—whatever it is, you need Jesus more. Your relationship with Him matters more.

Sure, the things we enjoy are hard to give up. But in the light of eternal life? It should be a no-brainer. Before we can be fully present to accept the wonderful things that God has in store for us, we have to be willing to let go of the things that crowd the places in our hearts meant for the things of God. When we love God and His stuff more, letting go is a joy. When we’re willing to let go—when we surrender everything to follow Him, He will provide and sustain us. It’s a sacrifice worth making.

My challenge to you this week is to clean out the closet of your heart. Make room—room for gratitude, peace, joy, and blessing. Eradicate yourself of the unnecessary to have space for the eternal.

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10/25/2025

Ladies we will have our monthly gathering November 1st at 11 am.
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10/02/2025

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no matter what mess you find yourself in…your Father will forgive you and await your return back home!
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09/18/2025

08/19/2025

Consider that you are being prepared for your next. What seems hard, unbearable even tedious will be worth it. I believe you are on the verge of something amazing. Your preparation and obedience are pivital and essential. All the hard work, prayers and tears are not overlooked. You are the one and you will help so many others. Stay focused.
Stay the course. You can do it.
Be encouraged and know
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04/28/2025

LADIES!!! Our amazing Women's Leader, Pastor Sarah Midgyett is starting up our Women's Ministry again!! Beginning May 3rd from 11am-1pm we will be meeting at the church!! Looking forward to seeing God move in our women!!