ONE Church Detroit

ONE Church Detroit "Bringing Families Together as ONE to Worship God"

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:6

06/03/2026

Praise God yesterday, today, and forever more...

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” - Proverbs 16:9

Tonight’s key verse teaches us about the delicate balance between making our own plans and allowing God to direct our steps. Throughout my life, I’ve often mistaken the message of this verse. I assumed Proverbs 16:9 meant my plans and God’s were in conflict with one another. I would seek God’s direction before making plans, but when blindsided by change beyond my control, I froze. I questioned my ability to hear God and follow his plans instead of mine.

Sudden changes in our lives, both big and small, can have an impact on our faith. Life’s interruptions don’t necessarily mean we’re headed in the wrong direction. Sometimes God redirects for our own good; other times, change gives us the opportunity to grow in our dependence on God’s steady hand. The Amplified version of Proverbs 16:9 gives even more insight into its practical application for us today: “A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], but the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.” So, as we journey through this life, readying ourselves for the changes that will certainly come, let’s hold tightly to our unchanging God. He directs our steps and delights in every detail of our lives. (Psalm 37:23)

Pray with me...

Dear God,
Changes are hard. The plans we make are often abruptly interrupted, and we struggle to find our footing. Help us understand the truth that you direct and establish our steps. Help us trust your guidance when we face sudden change and struggle with knowing what to do next. Your ways are sure, and we know we are secure in your mighty hands. Father, we pray for wisdom as we make plans for the days, weeks, and months ahead. We understand that not everything can be orchestrated according to our own desires, but we also know you give us the opportunity to connect our dreams, goals, and plans with your purposes. Your ways are best, and we fully submit to your perfect will for our lives...in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed 😇 😇😇

06/02/2026

Praise God yesterday, today, and forever more...

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.” - Isaiah 30:15

I never thought rest was a gift. In Psalm 127:2 and Psalm 23:2-3, we read that rest is a gift God created for all people. Genesis 2:3 even notes, “So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it, God rested from all his work that he had done in creation”.

The funny thing about this scripture is that, as Christians, we seem to pick out everything we love about the Creation story and discount what we don’t. We’re thankful that God created the sun, moon, and stars, people and animals alike, but when it comes to resting, we seem to eliminate that like an optional topping we’d rather not have. But is that right? Is that holy? Is that biblical? Today, the Sabbath is becoming increasingly popular, not because more people are choosing to participate, but because they’re being forced to. Burnout, anxiety, and depression are at an all-time high, and while restlessness isn’t the top culprit, it’s surely something to take note of.

When we believe that rest is something we should feel guilty for, we’re abandoning one of God’s most important commands: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” (Exodus 20:8). We’re also exchanging the gift and command of rest for a lie: That we have to work or produce something to be worthy of rest. Friends, I’ve spent way too much time believing this lie. I don’t want you to fall victim to the same trap. Because establishing a routine rhythm of rest isn’t just what’s best for us; it’s what’s necessary for abundant and fruitful living. If you struggle to rest, here are three simple tips you can try today:

**Tell God how you’re feeling in a journal. As you pen your words, write them as a prayer to the Lord.

**Take some time to practice 4-4-8 breath prayers. With your eyes closed, inhale through your nose for four seconds while mentally reciting the first part of a Scripture ("When anxiety was great within me” (Psalm 94:19). Then, hold that breath for four seconds. On the next eight seconds, exhale through your mouth while mentally reciting the second part of that Scripture (“Your consolation brought me joy").

**Change up your quiet time. If you usually follow a Bible plan and journal, try meditating on some verses, listening to worship music, or playing a new sermon/podcast you've been wanting to try out. It’s good and healthy to try new things and experience God in new and fresh ways.

Taking a rest isn't easy. It takes practice, discipline, and a willingness to exchange hustle and bustle for a slower, more mindful pace. But it’s a challenge worth every ounce of effort it takes to restore the life God intended for you to live...

Pray with me...

Dear Jesus,
Rest doesn't come easily for some of us. In a world that identifies our worth by our productivity, remind us that we are worth more than what we produce. Show us that true and eternal rest is possible, and allow us to fully embrace it. Thank you not only for seeing us in these struggles but also for loving us enough to give us your gift of rest. We love you, Lord...in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed 😇 😇😇

06/01/2026

Praise God yesterday, today, and forever more...

Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. - Lamentations 3:40

Imagine living for God, reading your Bible, serving at your local church, only for your works to be tried by fire and burned to ashes. Works cannot save us, but God has saved us to do good works. The works we do here are exchanged for crowns in heaven… crowns we will cast at the feet of Jesus.

I believe we are living in the last days, and the return of our Lord and Savior is drawing near. This is why it is so important to examine ourselves daily. We ought not just test and examine ourselves and then do nothing about what we find. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God tells us to return to the Lord.

The disciple James talks about looking into a mirror to see our faces. When we see that our face is dirty, yet walk away and forget to clean it, we deceive ourselves. This isn’t what God wants. He wants us to be doers of His Word. When trials arise in our lives, we ought to depend on God to carry us through, test and examine the condition of our hearts, and return to the Lord.

Is there an area in your life that needs searching? Are you easily angered? Is your tongue controlled by the flesh? Do you find it extremely difficult to forgive? Are you out of fellowship with God?

Jerusalem was in shambles. The people of God were in that state because of God’s judgment upon their murmuring and complaining. They had neglected to reflect on God's goodness. And often, we are in the same condition. We fail to notice, or we take for granted, the grace, mercy, and goodness of God. This becomes evident in how we gripe and complain.

Jerusalem realized they needed an individual internal audit. They needed to seek God and test and examine their ways because straying from God’s Word was not worth it. Looking at their surroundings while leaving God out of the picture was not worth it.

Every day in the life of a believer, we should set aside time to examine ourselves before God. But our key Scripture calls for more than self-reflection; it calls for a full return from hindering sin, besetting sin, and wrong thinking.

Jerusalem was in ruins because of its own sins. The Babylonians had taken over, and God allowed it as punishment. Many times, we stand in the way of restoration because we choose to sit in our comfortable filth longer than we should.

Let us not just be hearers of the Word but do what it says. Let us look into the mirror and cleanse ourselves immediately. Let us return to the Lord so He can restore us, clean us up, and restore fellowship with Him.

And instead of complaining, let us remain thankful for the good He gives even in the midst of trials, because we can always be certain that His blessings far outnumber the bad...in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed 😇 😇😇

One Church Detroit is celebrating our last service at this location. We are moveing to our temporary location at 20021 G...
05/31/2026

One Church Detroit is celebrating our last service at this location. We are moveing to our temporary location at 20021 Greenfield Rd. Detroit, Mi 48235. This is the location is temporary until our new church is completed. We also want to wish a warm and heartfelt birthday to our own Crystal Williams.

ONE Church Detroit is making moves and checking things I off. We are moving to our temporary location at 20021 Greenfie...
05/31/2026

ONE Church Detroit is making moves and checking things I off. We are moving to our temporary location at 20021 Greenfield Rd Detroit, Michigan 48235. This temporary move is just until our new church is completed. GOD IS SO GOOD.

05/31/2026

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“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” - 2 Corinthians 4:16

I think the hardest place to be is in the middle. Not at the beginning, where everything feels fresh and full of hope. Not at the end, where you can finally see how it all came together. But right in the middle—where you’re tired, unsure, and wondering if anything is actually changing. From an eternal perspective, we are also in the middle right now. This earth is our temporary home, and we are in the middle of life right now before our eternal life begins.

Being in the middle can be exhausting. The kind of middle where you’re showing up every day, doing what you know you’re called to do, but your energy feels low, your progress feels slow, and your emotions feel all over the place. A lot of times, people quit in the middle. In the middle of fitness goals, since they don’t see much progress, or in the middle of a project that seems too daunting to finish.

That’s exactly why 2 Corinthians 4:16 matters so much.
“Therefore, we do not lose heart…”
Paul doesn’t deny the reality of the middle. In fact, he names it.
Though outwardly we are wasting away…”

That’s the part we feel—the exhaustion, the discouragement, the physical and emotional wear. The part where it looks like things are falling apart or, at the very least, not coming together the way we hoped.

But then he gives us a second reality:
“…yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”

But at the same time, you feel worn down, God is building something up within you. At the same time, your energy fades, and your spirit is strengthened. And at the same time, it looks like nothing is happening, something eternal is taking place beneath the surface. That changes how we see the middle. The middle may feel messy, but the middle isn’t meaningless – it’s where transformation happens. The middle is where God did so much work in me, and I would never be the woman I am today, had I not gone through the messy middle.

The middle is where your faith gets deeper. It’s where your trust becomes real. It’s where your identity becomes secure. It’s where you learn to depend on God, not just when things are easy—but when they’re uncertain. It’s where true surrender takes place. And here’s what I’m learning: not losing heart doesn’t mean you never feel tired. And most importantly, it means you choose to believe that God is still working—even when you don’t feel it. To believe that God is a good God, His plans for us are good, and He is working things out in the middle, even when we don’t see it.

So, if you find yourself in the middle tonight—feeling worn down, questioning your progress, or wondering if you have what it takes to keep going—this is your reminder: You are not stuck. You are not falling behind. And you are not forgotten. You are being transformed day by day, minute by minute, right here in the middle. So don’t lose heart tonight. God is doing some of His most powerful work in the place you’re most tempted to give up.

Pray with me...

Dear Lord,
Tonight, we come to You feeling a little worn down. You see the places where we're tired—the parts of us that feel discouraged and running on empty. And yet, Your Word reminds us that even here, we don’t have to lose heart.
Thank You that while we may feel weak on the outside, You are renewing us on the inside. Even when we can’t see it, You are working within us—strengthening our faith, calming our spirit, and drawing us closer to You. Please remind us in this messy middle that you are right beside us, strengthening us every day.
Help us release all this middle to you and surrender the outcome. Remind us that we don’t have to be strong in our own strength. You are our strength. You are our source.
Tonight, we choose to trust that this season is not wasted. That even in the middle—when progress feels slow, and our energy feels low—you are still doing something beautiful within us. And you promise in your word that you will work all things out for good. You are a good Father and your plans for us are good, even when things don’t always feel-good right now in the middle.
And as we sleep, continue Your quiet work in us—so that tomorrow, we can wake up a little more anchored, a little more strengthened, and a little more trusting that you’ve got the middle handled...in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed 😇😇😥

05/30/2026

Praise God yesterday, today, and forever more...

The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” — 1 Kings 19:11-13

I love how tangible this 1 Kings 19 scriptural gem feels. How, when Elijah ran up Mount Horeb, fearing for his life, to hide in a cave ... it took a gentle whisper . . . not an earth-shattering natural disaster . . . to move him toward God. Just reading it, I’m rocked by the shock of all the tearing, shattering, quaking, and burning.

Yet God speaks softly.

I believe its purpose here is to remind us that God knows and sees our every action, our every intention. Also, that we can't outrun him, hide from him, or even, as this story reveals, avoid his presence.

God will find a way to make his message known.

And in this passage, Elijah thought he was the very last of the faithful prophets. He was terrified that he was doomed to be killed by Queen Jezebel. I appreciate how, in this exhausted, lonely state, God speaks softly. It's a beautiful way to remember that God’s relationship with you is personal, intimate, and sometimes calm as a whisper. It can even be silent, because God can move you wordlessly from within.

To connect with Elijah during his anxiety, God uses gentleness. Yes, he commanded Elijah to return to a dangerous situation and to appoint new leadership, but with the holy tenderness of God.

God’s divine intervention and power are always evident in mind-blowing sunsets, torrential storms, or even the spine-tingling roar of wild creatures. But just because God is all-powerful, holding all of creation together, he can still and will always provide quiet direction. I know I have, in times of prayer, asked God if I am hearing my own voice or his. I have asked him to cleanse me of my thoughts and tell me what his will is for me. Sometimes, we don't feel or hear God speak at all. And in these times, we trust that his apparent silence is part of the strength of his plan.

There’s still so much to gain from seeing and hearing the glory of God everywhere. He crashes in waves, pelts in rain, and sings in the wind through the trees. Yet, because we live in a chaotic world where most of us battle cortisol overload or overstimulation, we may still miss the beauty he’s offering. That's why seeking the quiet voice of God can be so cleansing.

Even Jesus, as we read in Luke 5:16, often retreated to lonely places to listen for God. If you’re willing to go somewhere secluded to connect with God in a solitary, silent way, it’s possible to encounter him there. In fact, this quieter voice of God is sometimes the one we sense the deepest. If you wait in prayer for it, it can feel like a welcome steadiness of conviction or clarity. You don’t even have to pray for it out loud. He is always with and within you.

So, be encouraged today. Just because God won’t always cause a landslide to clear your path, he still wants to converse with you. Sometimes you need to go seek his gentle whisper. Because God’s whisper, which may sometimes manifest as a hush of intuition . . . is just as strong as a great wind, quake, or fire in its ability to lift and refine you.

To equip you to receive his gentle instruction, you can silently offer the end of 1 Samuel 3:10, which says, simply, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed 😇 😇😇

05/29/2026

Praise God yesterday, today, and forever more...

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.” - Psalm 37:23

If you are unsure whether you are hearing from the Holy Spirit, ask yourself these questions: As you read Scripture, does a verse speak to your soul in a way it hasn’t before (especially if you’ve read the scripture before)? Do you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you during your prayer time? If he does, write down what you believe he is saying.

If you have experienced either of these things, test what you are hearing with others you trust (they can be in your church or not). Community is key to sharpening your ability to hear from the Holy Spirit.

When we mature in our spiritual walks, we rely more on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's voice becomes clearer to us the more we listen to it and obey what it says. Not only is it important to listen to the Holy Spirit, but it also helps to dispel the lies that Satan plants in our minds. The minute you hear the words in the spirit, all the lies disappear. We are then able to replace the truth of the above verse with the lies the evil one plants in our minds.

Are you someone who hears from the Holy Spirit? Have you had encounters like this where the words you hear from him align with Scripture, changing not only your life but the lives of those who hear them? Vow to be more attuned to the spirit. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you in ways that only you will understand...in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed

05/28/2026

Praise God yesterday, today, and forever more...

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” - 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Despite the hypocritical nature of humans—our ability to change camps or pursue “greener” pastures without a thought for others—we can’t displace our cynicism, wariness, and distrust of fallen people onto God. We can’t assume God is as swayed as we are, either. It’s not only a disrespectful slight to Him and His good nature, but it’s a disservice to our hearts when we are in the valleys of shadows and death (Psalm 23) and need to know that God sees us and the small, seemingly insignificant steps we take in faith. Though pride easily creeps into our hearts, in these hard moments, we often aren’t looking to God from a flashy place, demanding that He praise our efforts. Rather, we are asking, “Do you see me? Do you care that this is all the strength I can muster?”

When we feel that God has overlooked us, no matter the difficult season or the degree of effort we have put into our faith, it’s easy to fall into a skeptical silence, bringing our anxiety, frustration, and confusion into our relationship with God. It’s only a natural response to the world we live in, but as believers, we are called to renew our minds daily and remind ourselves of God’s nature (Romans 12:2). This means that we are to know Scripture, truly know it, by studying it from a place of desperate pursuit. When our hearts are determined to understand who God is, even and especially when our flesh wants to blame Him for hard times, we are practicing raw, unfiltered, humble obedience. We are putting in the work to honor God by actively trusting His good, sovereign will in our lives. And in this work, we are granted the gift that saves and preserves us: truth wrapped in grace.

Our Scripture tonight reminds us that the Lord never allows our labor to be in vain, that God honors our commitment to His kingdom. Psalm 84:11 (ESV) affirms this truth when it says, "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly." My darlings, God does not overlook your work, no matter how small, no matter how hard, no matter how exhausting it might seem. Not only does He see your efforts, but He rewards them with His glory and power. Rest in this truth today. Rest in the unchanging, loving, preserving nature of our good God.

Pray with me...

Lord,
As the day ends and we reflect on the long, tedious efforts we put into everything—work, our spouse, our children, our community, and our faith—may we rest in the knowledge that you see us. You not only see us, but you play an active role in rewarding our efforts with your favor and peace. Allow us to take your peace captive, to secure it in our hearts when we face times that feel unbearable. Grant us your power, strength, and discernment as we lean into your nature and continue to show up day after day with humble obedience to your will. Thank you for redeeming us, Lord, and for ensuring our steps of faith, no matter how unimpressive, are not in vain. We love you...in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen...stay blessed 😇 😇😇

05/27/2026

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