Living in a culture where accountability lacks justice today, and places innocent people in jeopardy of their character, integrity, faithfulness, loyalty, and their own judgment. Have you ever been accused of something that throws you off balance or catches you by surprise? I am sure you felt betrayed, or anger rose up within you. YouContinue reading “Framing The Wrong Person”
Category Archives: Humility
Loyalty- A Promised Oath
Loyalty is a shallow virtue these days. David reminded Jonathan King Saul’s son that he would keep his generation going due to his loyalty and friendship to David. David and Jonathan were loyal friends in spite of King Saul. King Saul hated and despised David, yet David knew God’s ultimate plan and would not harmContinue reading “Loyalty- A Promised Oath”
Do We Know God’s Unknown ?
Yesterday I wrote about God knows our unknowns but do we really know God’s unknowns? God truly is a mystery whether we believe in Him or not. His decisions are sovereign even when we don’t like them. Just think about some of our own choices in life being stubborn, disobedient, or tried to please ourContinue reading “Do We Know God’s Unknown ?”
Decisions Decisions
Seeking for answers in life can become a complicated matter. When making a major decision such as moving far away because of a job change, a life change, or what school to attend, and at times marrying the person you love and even serving your country in the armed forces we need sound advice andContinue reading “Decisions Decisions”
Prayer is the Oxygen to Sustain You
Like the air we breathe is oxygen to our lungs, effective prayer is the oxygen to our spiritual life with God. Have you ever ran out of gas when driving your car and had to be at a must meeting only to realize you didn’t have AAA auto and were stuck in the middle ofContinue reading “Prayer is the Oxygen to Sustain You”
All Things Work Together for the Good
Too often many books about the power of positive thinking and self discuss “You have to have a dream!” Scientifically, who knows how many dreams we have during a nights sleep. I would like to mention a young boy who had a dream around the age of 17. His name is Joseph in Genesis 37.Continue reading “All Things Work Together for the Good”
Be at Home Among the Wise
“If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. ” Proverbs 15:31 NLT Have you ever met somebody that seems to know it all and always has an answer for everything? They have an “I’m right you’re wrong attitude” or just like to plain argue about anything and everything. That’sContinue reading “Be at Home Among the Wise”
Where The Spirit of The Lord is There is Liberty
Freedom is a beautiful thing and privilege, but usually comes with a great price that somebody or others have paid and sacrificed to pave the way for true liberty. Men and women at war fighting for their nation to defend their freedom. Let us look at this subject on a personal level and not asContinue reading “Where The Spirit of The Lord is There is Liberty”
Charge it to My Account
Paul the Apostle was writing from a prison cell to Philemon. He was overjoyed about the love and faith that he was hearing about to Philemon and the other believers in Jesus Christ. Most of us are familiar with the phrase “pay it forward”, which is an act of kindness toward another person or groupContinue reading “Charge it to My Account”
Enter Into God’s Rest
Now that summer has officially arrived can you find some rest for your weary body and mind? Boston’s rush hour traffic is back to where it was in 2019 according to a recent data study just released. Top this off with summer travel and you have a formula for high anxiety or excess stress. StressContinue reading “Enter Into God’s Rest”
A Dad’s Unconditional Love
I’ve always reminded myself that there’s a lot of second chances in life, but when it comes to raising your kids you have one shot. Let’s face it families are not perfect and we try to do the best we can with what we have at the time. One thing we as father’s can neverContinue reading “A Dad’s Unconditional Love”
Face The Giants
Be Strong and Stand Tall Fear can paralyze us in many ways. Fear is not only an emotion, but a spirit that will prevent us from moving forward in life and your spritual growth. We need to be reminded that not every obstacle that comes our way is the end of the world. God allowsContinue reading “Face The Giants”
National Revival 🇺🇲
The next spiritual awakening will be in the streets of USA not in buildings made by man! This awakening will bring forgiveness, reconciliation, restoration like never before. It will not be political, or have church bureaucracy or politics. We will see a lifestyle of change through the power of God’s Spirit. The altar will beContinue reading “National Revival 🇺🇲”
Applying Wisdom
“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, that we may apply wisdom to our hearts.” Psalm 90:12 (NLT) How many went to look for that old favorite bathing suit or shorts (well maybe next weekend with all this rain) only to find disappointment. It doesn’t fit any more, but we tried it on anywayContinue reading “Applying Wisdom”
Mountain Top Experiences are Short Lived
Hiking and mountain climbing are some of the best outdoor events you can experience. There are challenges and risks involved just like everything in life. Wherever there are mountains, usually you will see valleys. The beauty of valleys is the luscious greenery and water at the bottom of most surrounding mountains. I like to hikeContinue reading “Mountain Top Experiences are Short Lived”
Making the Best with What You Have
Learning to be content is an art of self disciple, especially when advertising/marketing tells us we have to have things we cannot afford or need. Do I really need the latest phone? If I can’t afford a new car or that exotic vacation, perhaps I need to reconsider. But wait there’s more! “Free” no interestContinue reading “Making the Best with What You Have”
Put to Death the Flesh
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace” Romans 8:6 Please read the above again. What comes to your mind? Have you ever asked yourself why me? Other people seem to catch all the breaks in life, but not me. I can’t seemContinue reading “Put to Death the Flesh”
God’s Agape’ Love
Over 2000 years ago the Son of God was being praised and hailed as they shouted, ‘ Hosanna in the Highest’ as they waved their palm branches. The following week the same crowd was shouting ‘Crucify Him, Crucify Him!’ Christ was then nailed to a cross. How could this be? Do you you remember whenContinue reading “God’s Agape’ Love”
Doing What is Right Pays Off
Life may not be fair, but you can still make the best of it! In each age cycle in life whether a baby, a teen, adult or senior we face different challenges. I cant imagine being born today and my parents or doctor can’t decide if Im a male or female. How about missing theContinue reading “Doing What is Right Pays Off”
The Life is in the Blood
The Life is in the Blood In the Old Testament the priest would take a lamb without blemish to offer as a sacrifice for sin. Israel or the people fall into sin and this sin separates us from God. God who is holy cannot tolerate sin and we as human beings cannot earn our wayContinue reading “The Life is in the Blood”
Strength & Safety in Numbers
There is Strength and Safety in Numbers! When making important decisions and choices there comes a time to sleep on it, to wait, or discuss with others for wise counsel the plans or decisions about your future. “Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success”.Proverbs 15:22 When we become an island toContinue reading “Strength & Safety in Numbers”
If The Shoe Fits-Wear It
If the Shoe Fits Wear It How many times have you heard this phrase in your life time? Most of us can remember when we went to the shoe store and they sized up our feet with that silver and black flat foot measure.Today you’re lucky to see one in a store because dress shoesContinue reading “If The Shoe Fits-Wear It”
Help Lord My Unbelief
Help Lord My Unbelief! The name on this tiny boat, “Sunken Ship” in Nantucket, an island off Cape Cod speaks volumes as I waited for the ferry after some field work with my job. At first glance, this put doubt in my thoughts because of it’s name. How often we have doubts of unbelief withContinue reading “Help Lord My Unbelief”
Emotions Can You Trust Them?
Emotions can be so hard to trust. Emotions usually can get the best of us. Yes, we are human, and it is good to express our emotions, but we must also think by using our mind and not our heart. We should be considerate and respectful of others and not overstep our boundaries. There areContinue reading “Emotions Can You Trust Them?”
There are times and moments when we feel alone and weak becoming vulnerable. At times giving in to the ,”I don’t care attitude”. Our pop culture continues to bombard us with self -help and selfishness. Do we have to choose to take care of ourselves? Yes, but not in a narcissistic way, nor do weContinue reading
