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!
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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
Strip off the Baggage: Run with Endurance
Air travel has changed over the years. I remember the days when every trip guaranteed the traveler two suitcases. We always traveled with an extra bag. If a suitcase were overweight, we would take out the extra weight and place the items in the bag so that we can comply with the weight requirements. The … Continue reading Strip off the Baggage: Run with Endurance
Action Required!
There are times in life when you feel powerless. The issues you face are overwhelming and you cannot see a way out. You turn in every direction and there is no help in sight. These moments can make you feel forsaken. In Exodus 14, that was the sentiment of the people; they spent 400 as … Continue reading Action Required!
Growth God’s Way!
Every day, everybody engages in actions that provide either a benefit or a consequence. We would prefer that our actions produce positive results because, we believe, the other option is not beneficial. Those experiences that produce pain and heartbreak, we want to send them across town or better yet to another country. But God sees … Continue reading Growth God’s Way!
Redirect Your Focus!
There are times in life when people ask you what you want. These are not random individuals who have no connection to you. These questions come from a relationship between the person asking the question and the person who gives the answer. At times, we don’t know exactly what we want and so the response … Continue reading Redirect Your Focus!
Kindness! Show it Now!
I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. – Stephen Grellet. 1 John 3:17 NLT If someone … Continue reading Kindness! Show it Now!
Imitate God: Develop Faithfulness
Children often imitate the qualities of their parents. If the parents are polite and helpful, then it’s possible to see those qualities in the offspring. The reverse is true if parents spend their time cussing at everyone including their children, then it’s highly likely that their children will do likewise. When you walk with God, … Continue reading Imitate God: Develop Faithfulness
Created with Purpose for Purpose
The dictionary defines creator as a person or thing that brings something into existence. When I go into the kitchen and gather ingredients from the fridge and pantry and make a cake, I am the creator. The cake was created for one purpose: to eat and enjoy. When we look at an airplane, we see … Continue reading Created with Purpose for Purpose
Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
We live in a society that craves power; and many will do whatever it takes, even utilizing unethical practices, to gain power because we believe that the powerful is strong. The Bible gives us a radical journey to become strong. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like … Continue reading Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
Victory Walk 