The Road to Destiny!

Dr. Tony Evans said: "Destiny is your customized life calling for which God has equipped and ordained you in order to bring Him the greatest glory and the maximum expansion of His kingdom."  Jesus came to earth with purpose and destiny; He came to die and fulfill His Father’s plan. In life, there are people … Continue reading The Road to Destiny!

The Root of Betrayal

Has someone close to you, like a friend or relative, ever let you down or broken your trust? Yes? Unfortunately, it's not an isolated incident because it happens more often than you think. How did you feel? It is not a pleasant experience. Even Jesus experienced this problem, as He was betrayed by one of … Continue reading The Root of Betrayal

Strength in the Valley

“For the God on the mountain, is still God in the valley.When things go wrong, He'll make them right.And the God of the good times, is still God in the bad times.The God of the day, is still God in the night.The God of the day, is still God in the night.” (God on the … Continue reading Strength in the Valley

Navigating the Mountaintop and Valley Experiences of Life!

Yesterday we celebrated Palm Sunday. We remembered Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem; He came riding on a donkey and the people laid down their clothes and branches from trees. It was glorious and the people shouted, "Hosanna in the highest." (Matthew 21:8-9).  Jesus came to earth with one purpose, which is to fulfill His Father's … Continue reading Navigating the Mountaintop and Valley Experiences of Life!

Choosing Friendship and Integrity

Have you ever seen a son that reminds you of his father? We are inclined to say. “Like father, like son.” Sometimes it’s true and sometimes it’s the opposite, father and son are completely different. With Saul and his son, Jonathan, the latter is true; they were different. King Saul faced a dilemma; God rejected … Continue reading Choosing Friendship and Integrity

Focus on Loving Others!

"Don't set your mind on things you don't possess…but count the blessings you actually possess." Marcus Aurelius.1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. Philippians 2:2-3 … Continue reading Focus on Loving Others!

Running from Adversity to Destiny

Have you ever found yourself taking on a task because someone else didn’t succeed in their role? Often, it’s unpleasant because people resent your success where they haven’t succeeded. They resent your success and they resent you. David had a similar experience in his youth. You see, Israel was living in fear because the Philistines … Continue reading Running from Adversity to Destiny

The Truth About Jealousy

The cure for the sin of envy and jealousy is to find our contentment in God. Jerry Bridges. Galatians 5:19-21 NLT When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and … Continue reading The Truth About Jealousy

The Problem with Jealousy

There is one truth in life that we cannot escape, we will encounter people who are better than we are. It is an unpleasant fact. We might desire to be taller; they are taller than we are. We might desire to be talented; they are more talented than we are. What do you do when … Continue reading The Problem with Jealousy

Follow Jesus and Serve with Humility

When asked to explain humility, we are at a loss to articulate our feelings. C. S. Lewis said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. This is often difficult, especially when we concentrate only on what benefits us personally. Man seeks to set himself on the high places; they are … Continue reading Follow Jesus and Serve with Humility