The Perfecting PLACE, A Community for Healing & Wholeness

11/15/2025

Celebrating the anniversary of The Perfecting Place and its impact on the community. Members share what the church means to them, from online platforms and hybrid models to community events and spiritual growth. Soul Ties series had made an impact in life, understanding that not everyone should be in your life.

11/15/2025

November 15th - The Strength of Service

Perfecting Scripture: “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” (Isaiah 58:10–11)

Perfecting Devotion:
Kindness is not just spoken; it is shown. The prophet Isaiah reminds us that light rises in darkness when we pour ourselves out for others. Service is not depletion; it is divine exchange. God replenishes those who give of themselves. True strength is not measured by how much we acquire, but by how much we pour out in love.

When we serve, we step into the rhythm of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. Every act of kindness becomes a spark of light in a weary world. Service has the power to restore dignity, renew hope, and reflect the very nature of God. Our hands become instruments of His compassion when we serve willingly.

Perfecting Thought: The light of kindness shines brightest in acts of service.

Perfecting Prayer:
Lord, thank You for allowing me to serve as Your hands and feet. Strengthen me to give even when it costs something. Fill every empty place as I pour myself out for others. Let my service today be a reflection of Your love in action.

Perfecting Reflection Question: How can I use my time or talent this week to meet someone else’s need?

11/14/2025

November 14th - Kindness as Leadership

Perfecting Scripture: “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

Perfecting Devotion:
Kindness is a form of leadership. Micah’s words define what God requires: justice, mercy, and humility. These qualities build trust, restore dignity, and shape people more deeply than power ever could. Leadership rooted in kindness influences through integrity, not intimidation.

Every leader at home, at work, or in ministry is called to reflect God’s compassion. When people encounter kindness in leadership, they feel seen and valued. It creates safety that invites growth. The strongest leaders are those who understand that mercy is not weakness but divine wisdom in action.

At The Perfecting Place, leadership will always be defined by love. The more we lead with kindness, the more we reflect the leadership of Christ Himself.

Perfecting Thought: True leadership leads with mercy, not ego.

Perfecting Prayer:
Father, thank You for entrusting me with influence in the lives of others. Teach me to lead with compassion, humility, and justice. Let kindness be the mark of my leadership in every space I enter. Use my life to reflect the heart of Christ in every decision I make.

Perfecting Reflection Question: How can I use my influence this week to lead with kindness?

11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Dear Beloved TPP Community,
I pray this message finds you well and encouraged after our powerful anniversary service this past weekend. What a blessing it was to celebrate together and reflect on God's faithfulness to our community!

This week's sermon from Acts 3:1-10 explored the transformative power of kindness in a world increasingly marked by division, anxiety, and economic hardship. Through the story of Peter and John healing the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate, we discovered that in these turbulent times when prices are rising and resources are scarce, kindness remains the one commodity that costs nothing yet transforms everything. The sermon challenged us to see people beyond their problems, to restore humanity through humble acts of compassion, and to remember that our kindness not only builds community but reveals Jesus Christ in ways that transform lives.

Takeaways:
People Need Kindness Because We Don't Know Their Story - Everyone we encounter carries systemic struggles, has faced rejection, and may be fixated on mere survival rather than deliverance. A simple greeting, eye contact, or kind word can remind someone of their inherent value and dignity.
Show Kindness by Seeing the Person, Not Just the Problem - Like Peter and John, we must speak TO people, not about or at them. This means being willing to risk the opinions of others to restore someone's humanity, bringing them from isolation into community where they can walk with us, not alone.
Kindness Creates Witnesses Who Become Worshipers - When we extend compassion, we elevate others' experiences, connect them to community, and allow them to witness God's power in real time. Your act of kindness may be the testimony that leads someone from reading about God to experiencing God.
As we continue in this season focusing on "Kindness is Key," I encourage you to look for opportunities this week to extend kindness that costs you nothing but means everything to someone else. Remember: it costs nothing to greet someone, to speak their name, to acknowledge their presence, to offer a kind word when others have been cruel.

Let's be the community that shows up strongest in turbulent times, that forces our faith life into the open through acts of compassionate care.

To GOD be the Glory!!!

Pastor B

P.S. - Don't forget to continue engaging in our chat, calling people by name, and making sure everyone in our community knows they are seen, valued, and loved!

Kindness is key! Even when the world feels chaotic, simple acts of compassion can transform lives and build community. It costs nothing to be kind. ...

11/12/2025

November 12th - Forgiveness and Kindness

Perfecting Scripture: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” (Matthew 18:21–22)

Perfecting Devotion:
Forgiveness and kindness walk hand in hand. True kindness cannot flourish in a heart filled with resentment. Jesus taught Peter that forgiveness has no limit because love has no expiration date. When we release those who have wronged us, we free ourselves from the burden of bitterness.

Kindness is the outward expression of an inward release. It says, “I will not let anger own me.” Each time we choose to forgive, we become more like Christ. Forgiveness is not about forgetting but about allowing grace to rewrite the story. When we let go of grudges, we make room for God to restore what was broken.

Kindness is forgiveness in motion, and forgiveness is love’s greatest victory.

Perfecting Thought: Forgiveness is the soil where kindness grows.

Perfecting Prayer:
Father, help me to forgive freely as You have forgiven me. Heal the places in my heart that have been hardened by pain. Give me the grace to show kindness even to those who have hurt me. Let my forgiveness be a testimony of Your love at work within me.

Perfecting Reflection Question: Who do I need to release so that kindness can flow freely again?

11/12/2025

AFRICAN JUJU AND JESUS: The Ancestors, Ancestral Medicine, and African American Spirituality
Join us for a powerful Champion Conversation with Dr. Jeanine L. Williams, owner of Ancestors Bosom Inc., as we explore how ancestral wisdom and spiritual practices inform our faith, healing, and identity.

🗓 Tuesday, November 18th
🕖 7 PM (EST)
📍 Zoom | Meeting ID: 8037953373 | Passcode: Pl@ce1

✨ Hosted by The Perfecting Place
An interactive community for the imperfect to be seen, welcomed, loved, and made better.

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11/12/2025

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11/11/2025

November 11th - Kindness Builds Community

Perfecting Scripture: “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)

Perfecting Devotion:
Communities do not thrive by accident. They grow through intentional kindness. The writer of Hebrews urges us to encourage one another toward love and good works because kindness multiplies when it is shared. Every act of grace strengthens the fabric of community and gives others permission to do the same.

When we serve, share, and show compassion, we create an atmosphere where everyone can heal and grow. The Perfecting Place becomes stronger when each person takes ownership of spreading kindness. It could be a phone call, a prayer, a meal, or a moment of encouragement. Simple actions become holy when they are done in love.

A community marked by kindness becomes a refuge for the weary and a witness to the world.

Perfecting Thought: Kindness is the mortar that holds community together.

Perfecting Prayer:
Lord, help me to see every person as part of the community You are building. Show me how to serve with love and lead with compassion. Let my actions inspire others to do the same. Make The Perfecting Place a living example of Your kindness on earth.

Perfecting Reflection Question: What can I do this week to strengthen community through kindness?

11/10/2025

Start your week with faith! Even when the path ahead is unclear, trust that God's plans are bigger than your doubts. Uncertainty doesn't mean you're forgotten—it means He's working behind the scenes. Believe, work, and keep your faith!