This past Sunday, I was in service at Refiners fire Ministry in Huntsville Alabama. Pastor LeAndre Bumpus(he is the son of Pastor Leslie Eno) taught us about the four Winds entitled Harness the Winds. As you know, I often gain inspiration for devotionals from messages that I hear I dig into the scripture while in prayer and I gain Inspiration, this is one of those . I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed studying it. The Four Winds of God When God Begins to Blow “And Moses

Mind Your Business Faithfulness Beyond the Sanctuary By Catherine Pickett, RN, Certified Nurse Coach Scripture reading: Luke 19:12–26 “Occupy till I come.” This Sunday at City Worship Center, Pastor Diggs delivered a powerful message titled “Mind Your Business.” As I reflected on the scripture, that familiar phrase took on a deeper meaning for me: Take care of what God has entrusted to you. In Luke 19, Jesus tells of a nobleman who entrusted money to his servants before leavi

Identify Theft Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Who God Says You Are Key Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…” Supporting Scripture: John 10:10 (KJV) I get the best downloads from God when I hear a great message. Pastor Leslie Eno gave a fireball of a message on Sunday that has resided with me all week. So when I came up with the title identity theft, I begin to look for scriptures that would confirm th

2 Kings 4:1–7 (KJV) “Then he said, What hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.” Devotional Title The Power of Leverage Key Thought This morning on my strategy call the keyword was leverage so that is my word for today. I decided to dig into that word and in our scriptures, and this is what I found. God rarely begins with what you don’t have. He begins with what you already possess and places His favor on it. Th

The Garden of Life From Grief to Glory Scripture: John 20 “Jesus said unto her, Mary.” She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.” — John 20:16 (KJV) On Sunday at Refiners Fire Ministries, Pastor Eno shared a message that paints one of the most beautiful pictures in Scripture—the Garden of Life. when I can, I attend both services. As I mentioned early this weekim my devotional I was going to do a devotional on the message that I heard at the sec

I have been traveling a lot lately and have not been sharing my devotionals , I realize it time to get back in the game. Yesterday the message at both my churches was fabulous and has so much great Word for us. I am sharing the first one then I will share the other one later in the week. So lets dig in to it. The Finished Wall "The work was completed because the people had a mind to work." Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 6 Devotional There is something powerful about a finished ass

When You Give God a Yes Scripture: “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.” — Romans 8:18 (CSB) There is something powerful about saying “Yes, Lord.” We often imagine that our yes to God will lead us down a path lined with ease, celebration, and immediate blessings. We picture open doors, answered prayers, and smooth sailing. While God certainly blesses obedience, He never promised tha

Trusting Beyond What You Can See Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” As a nurse, I have learned that not everything can be understood at first glance. Sometimes a patient looks stable on the outside while a deeper issue is developing beneath the surface. Life can be much the same way. There are seasons when God allows us to walk paths we do not fully understand. Doors close unexpectedly. Relationsh

Remove. Release. Respond. “Loose him and let him go.” John 11:4-45 There are seasons in life where it feels like something in us has died. Dreams. Vision. Passion. Faith. Hope. Strength. And if we are honest, sometimes we learn how to function around dead things instead of believing God can resurrect them. But John 11 reminds us that Jesus is still in the resurrection business. When Jesus arrived in Bethany, the atmosphere was heavy. Martha was grieving. Mary was broken. The

Devotional Title: Something Had to Give Scripture: Luke 7:38–50 There was something special in the atmosphere last Sunday at City Worship Center. It was Old School Sunday—the kind that doesn’t just take you back in style, but in spirit. Pastor Diggs stepped out in his robe, preaching with that old Pentecostal fire, sweating and pressing like the Word had to get out no matter what. First Lady sat beautifully adorned in her pink hat, a reminder of reverence, honor, and traditio

Covered Even when it doesn’t look like it! Psalm 91:1 (NKJV) “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” There’s a difference between visiting God… and dwelling with Him. Many of us check in with God when life gets loud. When pressure rises. When situations don’t make sense. But this scripture isn’t talking about occasional visits—it’s talking about residence. Position. Posture. “He who dwells…” That means you’ve made up

Resurrection Mandate: Get Up and Go! Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:5-7, 18-20 ⸻ There is something powerful about Resurrection Sunday. We celebrate, we shout, we dress up, we declare, “He is risen!” And rightfully so—because Jesus paid the ultimate cost for our sins. He got up with all power in His hands. But here’s the question that’s been sitting with me… Now that He got up… what are we doing? ⸻ In Matthew 28:5-7 , the angel told the women something that still echoes to

Get Up, Bucko! Genesis 12:1–4 Written by Catherine Pickett, RN, Nurse Navigator & Certified Coach Gleaned from the message taught by Minister Shadana Langford, City Worship Center on March 22,2026. I have been off the blog for a while and I apologize, you know life be lifeing but lets get into it! There comes a moment in all of our lives when God gives a command that feels… incomplete. No full blueprint. No step-by-step instructions. No “how-to” manual. Just a word: “Go.” In

A Nurse Navigator Perspective Where Are You Storing Your Treasure? Scripture “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.” — Matthew 6:20 (KJV) As a Nurse Navigator, I spend much of my time helping patients and families prepare—coordinating care, planning next steps, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Over time, I have learned that what we invest in matters. Not just

Love Is What It Does My Devotional Reflection This past Sunday at City Worship Center, we were blessed by the powerful teaching of First Lady Shataun Diggs, Co-Pastor, an extraordinary woman of God whose life reflects the very message she shared. As she spoke from Isaiah 41:1 and Isaiah 42:17, I could not help but remember something my father Deacon Grover Pickett used to tell me when I was growing up: “Baby, love is an action word. It’s not what it says — love is what it do

Devotional: Still Working—A Nurse Navigator’s Call (Inspired by the message preached by Pastor Willie Diggs at City Worship Center yesterday and based on John 4:34, Luke 4:18, and John 5:17) As Nurses and Health Care Workers , we understand something deeply: care doesn’t end because the shift feels long, the system is heavy, or the patient is complicated. The work continues because people still need help. That same truth echoes through the words of Jesus. In John 4:34, Jesus

Devotional: Strength for the Journey Isaiah 40:28–31 (NIV) “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary… those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” A Nurse Navigator’s Reflection As a Nurse Navigator, I often meet people at their weakest point—when bodies are tired, minds are overwhelmed, and hope feels thin. I guide patients through systems that are complex and exhaust

Grace for the Growing Scripture Focus: “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.” — Romans 14:1 (NIV) There is something so humbling about Romans 14. Paul reminds us that not everyone is at the same place in their walk with God—and that’s okay. As believers, we often assume that maturity looks the same for everyone. But Romans 14 gently corrects that mindset. It teaches us that faith grows in stages, and grace must lead the way. Some ar

Traveling Light: A Nurse Navigator’s Perspective 1 Timothy 6:7–8 “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” — 1 Timothy 6:7–8 As a nurse navigator, I have stood at the entrance of life and at the edge of eternity more times than I can count. I have watched families argue over assets… and I have watched families cling to one another over a single breath. I have seen bank account

“Power Above What We See” “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power…” As a Nurse Navigator, I have spent decades watching power at work—machines sustaining life, medications stabilizing crisis, teams mobilizing in moments that matter. I have also seen the limits of human power. There comes a point where skill, science, and strategy reach their end. Ephesians 1:19–22 reminds us that there is a greater