DFJ Ministries

DFJ Ministries DFJ is a ministry that has a passion to reach the churched, the unchurched, and lost individuals and families within our community and surrounding communities.

MISSION:
We exist to glorify God as gospel-centered disciples who - GATHER, GROW, GIVE & GO

GATHER Corporately, GROW Spiritually, GIVE Generously, and GO Missionally

Greetings Facebook Family and Friends! Please help me (Evangelist La'Trenda HArdnett) make this a GREAT success. We want...
08/02/2025

Greetings Facebook Family and Friends! Please help me (Evangelist La'Trenda HArdnett) make this a GREAT success. We want to make sure that the youth has supplies not just the first day of school but through the duration of the school year. Know that any donation is appreciated. Genuinely loving you ALL - Evang. Hardnett

07/31/2025

Good evening, Facebook Family and Friends! It is with such excitement that I come to you all to let you know that DFJ Ministries is preparing for a relaunch full of outreach opportunities, teachings, motivational segments and so much more.

Continue to have an AMAZING and BLESSED evening and know that we genuinely miss and love you ALL!

06/27/2024

Having FAITH over Your FEARS

Fear isn’t something new we are dealing with in our lifetime. We can trace fear all the way back to the very beginning, when the evil one tempted Adam and Eve in the garden. By the enemy’s sly request of questioning God’s truth, fear was ignited in Eve’s heart, and she took the bite of fruit, believing the devil was right. Fear is sneaky, quick, and sometimes debilitating.

Looking at different aspects of my life I saw fear creeping up and my faith was being questioned. I can remember a time where I felt like life had dealt me a bad hand and I didn’t have the strength to pull on my faith. I couldn’t seem to shake it until that still small voice reminded me to just have faith as the size of a mustard seed and lean not on my own understanding but lean on God. I had to lean on the hope I had, and I pray that you have in God’s word because His word gives us everything, we need to fight against the fears that seem to come at us at the most inconvenient times.

We do not have to live with anxious thoughts, heart-pumping doubts, and mind-racing possibilities. We can live at peace with ourselves and with God, but we have to practice using our faith muscle. It does not mean we try to do better than bad or try to check every box of our “HOLY” checklists in hopes that we out-do someone less holy than us. It means we turn to God’s Word over and over again and we receive the truth and the promises He gives us when fear threatens to take us down.

Faith over fear is a decision we make before the struggles hit. It’s seeking the Lord knowing He hears and trusting Him knowing He will deliver and help. Sometimes we forget He helps. We forget He is the deliverer. So we wrestle with trying to figure everything out on our own. All along God is waiting and ready to hear our cry and our prayer.

Sometimes we face the hardest, the darkest, and the scariest of all trials. It might look like a sudden tragedy, a diagnosis we never imagined, or a family crisis we didn’t see coming (broken marriages, wayward child, etc.). But even in the darkest of times, God is able to guard and carry us through it. When we feel like God is absent or like He doesn’t seem to care, we can rest in the truth that even then, even in the dark, even in the shadow of death – God is there. He is near. Reach out and take hold of His mighty hand. He’s not so far that we can’t feel or sense Him. He is there in the middle of the darkest night comforting us.

Just like a child needs a hand to hold to cross the street, God reaches out His hand to help us cross the difficult paths of our lives. Not only that, there is a sweet reminder that He speaks to us with reassuring words as we go. He isn’t silent with lips closed tightly, never giving His advice or wisdom. He gives that common command, “Fear not.” And it is followed by the beautiful promise, “I will help you.” Fear isn’t something that is going away anytime soon. It’s a battle we will face each day as we go through this life, but it is a battle we can win with God.

So, I challenge you as I challenge myself to hold tight to the promises God offers in His Word. It might look like putting the words of one of these verses in plain sight to see throughout the day, or taking a few minutes alone to dwell on and meditate on one of the promises you know about who God is and what He can do. It might mean you memorize one of these verses to hold tightly in your heart in the moment fear grips you. Here they are:
1. Deuteronomy 3:22- “You must not fear them, for the Lord your God Himself fights for you.”
2. Deuteronomy 31:6- “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
3. Psalm 34:4- “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
4. Psalm 56:3- “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in you.”

No matter what we go through, God is able to help us through. Choosing faith over fear isn’t about doing more to overcome, it’s about believing God to help us overcome. Faith is knowing God can, believing God can, and walking through each day reminding ourselves of the truth that God knows and sees the bigger picture. Fear not. God is with you.

Genuinely Loving You ALL!

06/26/2024

God Sees ALL - You can't fool God!

Good Day everyone! As I have been interacting with “Christians” for the majority of my life, it NEVER cease to amaze me how we can operate in such foolishness. You know how we do it we get in church or some religious sector and put on the biggest show knowing that’s not who we are. And we think we have people convinced or for a better word “FOOLED”. But guess what, anytime and anywhere, our loving Father sees us. He notices everything that happens in our lives, and he watches over us with complete care in all circumstances. God can’t be fooled by anyone. He knows the truth about everyone’s motives, lies, inappropriate behavior/actions and decisions.

Trying to keep secrets from God is foolish. I’m sure you have heard the old saying: “You can fool all of the people some of the time, you can fool some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time” (Or as Spanky from the Little Rascal’s would say, “But you can’t fool mom any of the time!”) But, for sure we can correctly state: “You can never fool God!”

Galatians 6:7-9 says:
7 If you think you can fool God, you are only fooling yourselves. You will harvest what you plant. 8 If you live to satisfy your sinful self, the harvest you will get from that will be eternal death. But if you live to please the Spirit, your harvest from the Spirit will be eternal life. 9 We must not get tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time. We must not give up.

For example, there were two preachers that had gone to a preacher conference and they had not seen each other for several years. One day when they broke for lunch, they sat down to catch up on old times. The conversation eventually turned to them talking about their churches where they preached, as one asked the other: “Johnie, how many people in your church would you say are serving?” The preacher responded: “About 30% of our members are really involved in the work. What about where you Chris? Chris responded: “I would say about 100% of our members are serving.” A bit taken back by Chris’s response; Johnie blurted out “100%”? That is unheard of. You have 100% of your members serving the Lord? That is wonderful my brother!” Chris quickly corrected him: “Serving the Lord? Oh no Johnie, I have 100% serving, but only about 50% are serving the Lord. The other 50% are serving the world.”

With that being said, what is the point? We have too many Christians who play church! They put on a good show on Sunday, but when it comes time to give of their means, to visit the sick and shut-ins, or to knock on doors to invite people to the church, they are nowhere to be found. They are good at putting on a show for others, so that they appear to be spiritual, in good standing as a Christian. They try to paint a better image of themselves than what they really are.

There too many Christians whose religion is nothing but a façade, and thus artificial. Their faith is so shallow and superficial that it does not really mean anything to them. Their religion consists of putting on their Sunday suit/dress and going to church, where they practice their “faith.” When they come home, they take off their Sunday suit/ dress and their “religion” with it, and then they live like the devil the rest of the week.

Many are deceived and believe they can fool or mock God and not reap the consequences. When the Word of God warns us to “be not deceived” we better listen. It is the deluded person who thinks he can fool God. When the Lord comes, He “will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels (motives) of the hearts” (1 Cor.4: 5). On that day Paul said: “God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel” (Rom.2: 16 I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings” (Jer.17: 9-10).

But here is the good part of this equation. The wicked can be “washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Those who sow to the flesh (live according to the flesh) will die, (suffer the consequences), but, one can turn and begin to “put to death the deeds of the body” and live, (reap everlasting life)! Rom.8: 13).
So brothers and sisters, you cannot fool or mock God, neither in this life nor in eternity. He’s not fooled by our clever deceptions. We will reap what we sow! So, remember that God sees ALL – You can’t fool God!

Genuinely Loving you ALL!

06/24/2024

Who Are You?

I know you are wondering where she is going with this title. Well, I am glad you asked. Today while I was sitting at my desk and thinking about some things I have been wrestling with I began to ask myself : Who am I? And with this question you have to be real with yourself because God already knows us. And I said: “I am a working progress!” I literally have to die daily as the word says because of life circumstances, people, relationships and so much more. But at the end of the day, we have to remember who we are representing and that’s JESUS CHRIST!

There have been times where I find myself getting out of character because of the negativity of others or the behavior of others. When that happens we tend to forget that God called us out of darkness into the light. So I have to understand that as a Christian, we have to control our thoughts, are verbal responses, and our actions because you don’t know who is watching but I know one who is and it is our FATHER.

If we are busy cussing folk out, being manipulative, being judgmental and out of character how can you- man of God /woman of God feel qualified to go and start telling others about Jesus Christ? Who are you? Are you the same when you are in fellowship with other believers or you a totally different person? Are you showing love and patients to others whether you like them or not?

Every day it is important that we ask ourselves – Who am I?
What do they hear from you? You might not notice, but people are listening to us. They hear the words we use with others and how we say them. For better or for worse, unbelievers will judge us or Christ in us by what we say to others, but also, what we say about others. If we’re gossips, then we’re not letting people see Christ, but if you try to believe the best in people and not jump to negative conclusions, people will see that you’re different from most. Let them hear words seasoned with salt, as the Apostle Paul wrote, “Let your speech always be gracious, and seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (Col 4:6).

When they see you, what are they seeing? Even if you never get the chance to be heard by others, your actions can speak a lot louder than words. What you do is more important than what you say, because words are cheap; they come a dime a dozen. The hard part is doing, but when you do for others, you are telling people about Christ without using words.

Are you serving others or are you consumed in yourself? When we get the chance to do well, we should do it, as the Apostle John wrote, “If anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him” (1st John 3:17)? James writes that if you see a brother or sister in need but then do nothing (James 2:15), and you only say, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that” (James 2:16)? Jesus saw the hungry as Him being hungry (Matt 25:36), and by feeding the poor, you’re doing it to Him (Matt 25:40).

Do you love with conditions, or do you love how God has called us to do- unconditionally? I think loving others unconditionally would be like a mother who never give up on their son in prison. They wrote them letters faithfully over the years and prayed every day for their sons. Their love is not based upon performance, obviously, so when you show love to others that few others would even show courtesy too, then they might see Jesus living in you. When you give regard to those who the world esteems less, then you show the love of God because His love is not based upon who a person is or how their performance/behavior is displayed, but upon who Jesus is!

So, today take a self-evaluation and ask yourself- WHO AM I? Let people hear Christ in your words; let others see Christ in doing good deeds; let others see Christ in your behavior; let others see Christ in you by helping them and those who have little; and by loving others in a way that doesn’t depend on who they are, but upon Who Jesus is. God is no respecter of persons (Job 34:19; Acts 10:34, 15:9; Rom 2:11), and neither should we be.

Genuinely Loving you ALL!

06/20/2024

Good Morning Facebook Family and Friends!

How many of us have had to deal with difficult people and difficult situations? I know I have and truth be told you have as well. It’s something when you’re already dealing with things but to have someone or something to come and disrupt your peace is another thing. But thank God, He equips us and instructs us in how to deal with those difficult people and situation without getting out of character.
We all know people whom we find “difficult” in one way or another, and we’re all called upon to deal with difficult people at some time or another. A difficult person may be one who is condescending, argumentative, belligerent, manipulative, selfish, or simply rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. Dealing with difficult people becomes an exercise in patience, love, and grace.
Have you ever heard people say that “misery loves company”? Have you had people to dislike you for no reason? Well, I am a living witness to having to deal with difficulties where I was in the mist of retaliating, but I had to remember what the Father commanded me to do:
Ephesians 4:31-32
I let go of bitterness and malice, choosing kindness and forgiveness.
Proverbs 10:12
Love covers offenses, and I choose love over hatred.
Luke 6:37
I refrain from judging, and I choose forgiveness for my own freedom.
Proverbs 19:11
I embody wisdom by being slow to anger and overlooking offenses.
Colossians 3:13
I am patient and forgiving, just as the Lord forgave me, I also forgave others.
Psalms 33:11
I choose love over hate and show kindness to those who dislike me.

So, remember that dealing with difficult people is unavoidable. When we deal with difficult people, it’s easy to respond in the flesh. But that just brings out the worst in us. How much better to allow our dealings with difficult people to bring out the fruit of the Spirit in us!
By the grace of God, I pray we all learn to deal with difficult people in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and—to top it all off—self-control. I pray that we all extend the same love, grace, and mercy that God extended to us. And may we be careful not to become the “difficult people” ourselves!

Genuinely Loving You ALL!

06/18/2024

Today as I was ending my day at work, I began to think how difficult things and situations have been and through all of it I am still here. Not because of my own, not because of someone else but because I rely on a promising God, an unwavering God, a forgiving God, a God that understands me and would NEVER leave me or forsake me. How many have been or are in a season of difficult dynamics that seem to invade or disrupt your peace, your life?

In life, we often face tough situations that push us to our limits. Whether it's financial struggles, health issues, or relationship problems, these challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. However, as Christians, we have a powerful source of strength and hope: our faith in God.

When we trust in God's promises, we can find comfort and courage even in the midst of adversity. Knowing that God is with us and will carry us through whatever comes our way can give us the strength to face any challenge with confidence.

In the Bible, we can find a lot of examples of people who relied on God during difficult times and found the strength to persevere. One example is found in Isaiah 41:10, where God says, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This verse reminds us that God is always by our side, ready to strengthen and support us in our time of need.

Another powerful verse that speaks to God's faithfulness in tough times is found in Psalm 46:1-3: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." This passage reassures us that no matter how chaotic or uncertain our circumstances may seem, God is our constant refuge and source of strength.

As Christians, we’ve got to take comfort in the knowledge that we are never alone in our struggles. God promises to walk beside us, carrying us through every trial and tribulation we face. So, when life throws challenges our way, instead of giving in to fear or despair, let us hold fast to our faith and trust that God will always be there to guide us and sustain us. With His help, we can overcome any obstacle and emerge stronger on the other side.

So, this afternoon let us remember the words of Jesus in John 16:33, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." So know that we can take comfort in knowing that no matter what struggles we may encounter, we have victory through Him who has overcome the world.

So let us lift our heads high, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. With His strength and guidance, we can face whatever challenges come our way, confident that He will carry us through to victory.

Genuinely Loving you ALL!

06/13/2024

Greetings,

On today I felt compelled to touch on the topic of behavior of a Christian. Many times, in our lives we have witnessed the behavior of a “Christian” that was totally the opposite of what God has instructed us to be. Even in our own lives we have done things, thought of things, and said things that did not line up with the standards that God has called us to. And to be honest we still do some of those things now.

Ask yourself, I am the same in front of the church gathering as I am at home? Do I speak of peace and love or of judgement and curses? Know that this is REVEALING Season and as brothers and sisters in the body of Christ we’ve got to get it right.

If you hear or see your brother or sister falling in sin or have fallen in sin (in which we ALL have been there a number of times) what do you do?
 Gossip about it?
 Become judgmental about it?
 Turn your back on them or the situation?

We need to be on our knees and seeking God’s face and pray for those who have come short of the standards and the glory of God.
As Christians, we are asked to live to a higher standard, because we are representatives of God on Earth. So striving to live a God-centered life is important, because when we exhibit Godly behavior, we are providing a good witness to those around us. This means that God wants us to be examples of Christ rather than living by the world's standards.

Before looking at someone else’s sin or behavior, take time to ask how your behavior and appearance is perceived by others. Everything a Christian does influences what people think of Christians and God. You are a representative of God, and your behavior is part of demonstrating your relationship with Him.

Too many badly behaved Christians have given non-Christian's reason to think believers are hypocrites. Still, does this mean you will be perfect? No. We all make mistakes and sin. However, it is important to keep striving to walk in Jesus' footsteps as best we can. And when we do something wrong? We need to take responsibility/ accountability and show the world how God is the best and most reliable forgiver.

Matthew 5:16 - "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (NIV)
1 Peter 2:12 - "Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." (NIV)
Galatians 6:1 - Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Continue to have an AMAZING and BLESSED day!
Genuinely Loving you ALL!

06/11/2024

Good Day Facebook Family and Friends!

Can I ask you a question?

Who do you place your faith in?

We MUST place our faith and trust in the only Person who can save us, and that person is none other than God Himself. “Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 124:8). When we place our faith in God, trust Him with all of our heart, and realize He is our help, we will always be a victor and not a victim.

It is time for us to be VICTORIOUS in Jesus Christ! Man WILL fail you, but God won't, man will disappoint you, but God won't, Man will lie to you, but God won't........

Remember:
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand

So today, put ALL your faith and trust in the ALMIGHTY GOD!

Genuinely Loving you ALL!

06/04/2024

SELF-CONTROL

SELF -CONTROL – NEVER ALLOWING ANYONE, ANYTHING, OR ANY SITUATION, TO CAUSE YOU TO STEP OUT OF YOUR TRUE CHARACTER

SELF-CONTROL– NEVER ALLOWING ANYONE, ANYTHING, OR ANY SITUATION TO DICTATE YOUR WORDS

YOUR WAYS – ARE THEY PURE? ARE YOU OPERATING IN A GODLY MANNER?

YOUR ACTIONS - ARE THEY PURE? ARE YOUR ACTIONS IN A GODLY MANNER?

FOR WHEN ONE MAINTAINS SELF CONTROL, THAT INDIVIDUAL HAS THE ABILITY TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN OUTC IN ANY SITUATION!!! TODAY I DECLARE A PEASEFUL AND PRODUCTIVE DAY. THI IS THE DAY THAT GOD HAS MADE, AND THERE ISN’T ANYTHING THE ENEMY CAN DO ABOUT IT!!!! THEREFORE, I REJOICE AND AM GLAD IN THIS DAY AND EVERY DAY! AND IT IS SO IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!!!!!

Continue to have an AMAZING and BLESSED day!

Genuinely Loving you ALL!

05/30/2024

Good Morning Facebook Family and Friends!

This morning, I want to leave you with this motivational nugget because it surely helping me in this season that I am in:

No matter what it is that you want to do or are dreaming of doing, be bold about it with the leading of Jesus Christ.
Just begin to go back to your first love which is diving in the WORD, speaking positivity in your life, constant praying/communicating with the FATHER and watch the process unfold.
When we pair the authority that God has given us, paired with intentional positive actions, and boldness- we can really create the life we desire and what God wants us to have for ourselves.

A life of PEACE, a life of UNSPEAKABLE JOY, Healthy Relationships and a building of GREAT character in knowing WHO you are and WHOSE you are.

Keep pressing toward the MARK because I know that GREATER is coming for ME. Proclaim today that it is coming for YOU!

Genuinely Loving you ALL!

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