Written by Pastor Carmela E. Head, The Renewal CenterThe woman at the well. The Widow of Zerephath with the empty jars.  What in the world do these two women in scripture have in common?  How could there be any parallel between the two? They were centuries apart in biblical times; however, they experienced the same miraculous overflow of God’s provision.  One woman, at the deepest level of her sou...  Read More

What happens in preparation and behind the scene is often overlooked.   Read More

Having left one season and stepping into another season, the leaves will change color and fall, marking the end of one and the beginning of another. The fall season offers ripeness and maturity, abundance, wealth, transformation, peace and balance.Therefore, if anyone be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away, behold all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17Embracing the ...  Read More

Build a Continual Reservoir That You Can Draw UponBy Pastor Carmela E. HeadThe Renewal CenterI have always wondered why a cactus or plants from the succulent species require little or less water.  I have also noticed that they are just as refreshing and picturesque as other plants to have around. They need less attention than most. I have noticed them primarily in spa environments.  How is it that...  Read More

Written by  Prophet Hope T MeltonThe Renewal Center  Life has a way of taking us off course. Maybe it is a decision that has been made or, a situation out of our control. It is encouraging to know God has a plan and purpose for our lives.For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Jeremiah 29:11We can becom...  Read More

Written by Pastor Carmela E. HeadThe Renewal CenterThe Apostle Paul writes an epistle to the church of Philippi encouraging the Philippians to confidently progress forward in what God had called them to do. Paul was sharing with them, the personal testament of the endurance he embodied, all the while, being very confident about the power of Christ in his life.   In chapter one of Philippians, alth...  Read More

The Importance of Renewing Your MindWritten By: Sis. Adrienne Robinson  Today I was assigned to report to a local high school to proctor for testing. The high school was founded in 1938 and has a rich history and a strong connection to the surrounding community. For me, being on the campus this morning brought back so many memories from 2007.  I was not only pregnant with my daughter during this t...  Read More

Making Time for Self-Compassion Pastor Carmela E. HeadThe Renewal Center Time is ticking.  Oversights happen and sometimes mishaps occur. There’s a need for a moment to just catch our breaths and regroup. The rat race doesn’t just dissipate; in fact, it kicks into overdrive in most occasions.  Minutes turn into hours, hours turn into days, days to weeks, and our weeks roll into months. And so it ...  Read More

Unfailing LoveWritten By Pastor Carmela E. HeadThe Renewal Center Have you ever had a day, a moment or situation where you just needed to be acquainted with understanding?  In other words, you needed to know your concern mattered. I sure have: on numerous times and on multiple occasions. There is that moment or moments in time where the world around us seems to go on business as usual and we just ...  Read More

There is a famous quote by Maya Angelou that is so very profound to me. Each time hear it, newmeaning resonates within me. Here it is:“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people willnever forget how you made them feel.”This statement is so very true as we remember the very essence of the kindness bestowed upon usby a family member, a friend, an ...  Read More

RENEWAL CENTER - ON OUR WAY . . . The Renewal Center is a place where hospitality is always moving and living, a place where hospitality is in action. No one is perfect, but no one, thankfully, is expecting perfection. We only want to walk beside each other in grace, and support each other as we are able along life’s journey. I love the words of Carmelite nun Teresa of Avila:Christ has no body bu...  Read More

Type your new text here. The Renewal Center is a welcoming place of hospitality, introspection, reflection and “weakness-and-strength” in motion.  The unique experience of being a part of Renewal Center is the emphasis of sonship in Christ expressed and experienced through community and compassion.  Let’s show a glimpse of what a more beautiful world could look like-a glimpse of love in action—a g...  Read More