Elder-Shawn Denise Briscoe's Blog (317)

Philemon

This book opens up with Paul proclaiming that he is a prisoner of CHRIST JESUS. Never before today have I ever given that much thought. Take a stroll down our past for a very brief moment. We are born into sin; we are slaves to sin and we are prisoners of sin. Oh, some of us may never see the inside of a jail or prison; however, we were once prisoners of sin. Now that we are born-again; washed in the blood of JESUS…

Hebrews 13

It’s time that the body of CHRIST stop being divided and stop giving lip service of love and actually love one another as CHRIST loves the church. Or, better yet the way CHRIST JESUS loves us individually. The love that JESUS has for us is not based on condition of performance. If it was; none of us would qualify for HIS love. HIS love for us…

Hebrews 12-part 2 of 2

What if the Most High GOD held our past against us or for that matter laid our ancestors sins on us. After JESUS went to the cross and after you heard, believed and accepted HIS precious SON. Do you think that CHRISTianity is worth it if there is no forgiveness? This is what most born-again CHRISTians are doing be it consciously or unconsciously. We serve the same adorable…

Hebrews 12-part 1 of 2

When reading the very first scripture of this chapter has anyone ever thought or asked the question; “what is or better, who are a greater cloud of witness?” Well for that answer you will have to rely on the Holy Spirit to remind you or you will have to do some bible research. Most people skip over this important scripture that I will share with you. The cloud of witness is…

Hebrews 11

Well it’s easier than we think; yet, it’s harder for some to believe. Testimonies are formed out of faith. Many of us have personal testimonies and some of us don’t realize that we do. If you thought back; you may find a memory of an event that took place in your life that you know for certain no one could have done what was done other than JESUS coming to your rescue. We too often miss our testimonies because we…

Hebrews 10

Over the years we have been hearing that doing the same thing and getting the same partial or negative results is insane. What may have worked or may seem to work is only a shadow of what actually and accurately works. The law at one time was all mankind had and it was only a shadow of what actually and accurately works. It was extremely difficult for man to adhere to the law then and it’s far difficult today to…

Hebrews 9

No one likes to be labeled ignorant; yet, mankind does things because of ignorance. JESUS said from the cross; “FATHER, forgive them; for they do not know what they do.” Luke 23:34

Today, nothing has changed and nothing will have changed tomorrow; mankind will continue to do what they don’t realize they are doing due to the blindness,…

Hebrews 8

Why is it such a challenge for us to send the old on its way and accept and enjoy the new? For me I'm a creature of habit; I don’t like change but the change I don’t like is change that to me seems so unnecessary. Change like transistor radios for big boom boxes; being taught to call certain items one thing and now folk want to correct you and lastly but certainly not least on my list of things is; vinyl records…

Hebrew 7

These two bookends are a wonderful match. Today I would like to try and show you the mirror reflection of these two men. As this is done another question that so many continue to ask in controversy; just may be answered.…

Hebrews 6

If it takes 18-21 years for us to be recognized as adults, grownups or mature (accountable). Why is it that there are so many sitting in the church pews still suckling? There are times in our walk with JESUS that we are being fed pure sincere milk only. This is when we first come to JESUS. However, there are so many in the body of CHRIST who are still…

Hebrews 5

Being Catholic; I have a right to address this issue. There was a time when GOD appointed men to be High Priest; however, that was just a foreshadow of the Great High Priest to come. Earthly High Priest were sinful just as anyone else. They had to be in right standing  with GOD before they could proceed with their task. They too had to offer sacrifices for the forgiveness of…

Hebrew 4

We have been given a promise; yet somehow we have taken on a belief that JESUS has given us a promise with HIS fingers crossed behind HIS back. I don’t know any other way to get this across. JESUS promised us that we are to enter HIS rest and the key word here is rest. What is your definition of rest? Is it to sleep; lie around and be lazy or to trust that everything is well…

Hebrews 3

The High Priest of my confession is CHRIST JESUS. I don’t need a go between; I can go straight to HIM and tell HIM all and not feel guilty or ashamed. I can also tell HIM things like; today the weather is delicious for me. I'm going out for a walk; thanks for the weather. I know that HE loves hearing what bothers me and I know that HE loves hearing what makes me happy and…

Hebrews 2

Angels at one time spoke about the salvation of the LORD. That message has been the same and has been firmly established. Today we may use words such as pros and cons. The pro is that when we hear, accept, and believe by faith that JESUS is the SON of the Living GOD Most High; who came in the flesh. And we confess that HE is and believe that HE will return for those who belong to HIM; then we accept that HIS…

Hebrews 1

I gotta feeling that I'm gonna mess up some peoples religious spirit; however, I must write what the Holy Spirit has me to write. GOD is no longer talking to prophets as HE had in the past. In the past we did not know that we could have a personal relationship with HIM. GOD wanted to have a personal relationship with mankind from the very beginning but it was impossible due to…

James 5

We all have heard about being patient; however, maybe the reasons there are so many in the body of CHIRST who are not patient are because patience is not taught. We are taught informally how to be inpatient. Patience is a virtue that must not be talked about but taught and exhibited in order to be learned. I'm always hearing my brothers and sisters in the body of CHIRST saying…

James 4

Is being humble to mean that we don’t realize what our contribution is? Nope. To be humble is to know what our contribution is without being arrogant and proud about it. To be seen yet not seen and to be heard yet not listened to. Being humble is to be in a position of being exalted yet not allowing it to overtake us and not willing to bend down to bring others up. Being humble…

James 3

What do you love to speak about? Is it your family; sports; work; school or people in general? What do you have to say about your chosen subject that will edify the hearer? Though I love to speak about JESUS; I can have a conversation about other things that go on in this great big world of ours. I enjoy speaking about the accomplishments made by my son, daughter, grandson and…

James 2

Born again CHRISTians are supposed to be living in the grace dispensation of GOD’s will. Yet, there are far too many Christians who are living according to the law. JESUS can be found in the Old Testament if we diligently seek for HIM. However, HE is nowhere to be found in the law. Moses was given the law by GOD to show mankind that we are lost without HIM. We are not equipped to live in this world without HIS guidance. The…

James 1

Temptations vary for people. For example; I can’t be tempted to steal from someone; because taking what I’ve not paid for or gifted to me, is not for me. I can be tempted however to over eat; when I know that I'm full; yet, what is left on my plate taste so good; I stuff it into my mouth. So what sins have I described here; envy, stealing and gluttony. However, my brother James have encouraged us by…