No matter who we are, the positions we hold, what benevolent acts we perform or the accomplishments we achieve, we will have critics. As we move through life to fulfill the plan and purpose God has put in our hearts, we will face people that will judge and criticize...
I enjoyed playing sports and exercising growing up and still enjoy being active and fit today. Pushups and sit ups are a regular part of my physical training and routine. But just over a year ago, I started having neck pain and numbness at the tips of my fingers on my...
Deciding to make a difference in the world can be a daunting task and quite overwhelming to say the least! Where does one start, or what can he actually do that will impact people in a positive way? Many fear failure or that their contribution to society won’t even...
The past two weeks have been incredible and very stretching. I am living in a completely new culture, a new house, and have a new job. I also am learning how to drive a motorcycle and navigate a brand new city in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road....
Do you know what a mirage is? It’s something that appears real, but in actuality, it’s not. The Enemy, the Devil, uses fear and lies that appear real as tactics to keep us from moving forward into our divine purpose. God wants us, with His help, to recognize those...
Have you ever said something aloud or in your heart to God, and, almost immediately, He answered your prayer? Well, that happened to me this past weekend! I was driving home from a wedding, and was telling my younger brother and God how I wanted a church filled with...
Have you ever tried and tried and tried at something, but made little or no progress? Maybe you’ve taken on a responsibility you were never intended to carry and the weight of it has left you completely depleted of energy. Or, maybe you have zealously pursued getting...
Mirror, mirror on the wall, do we see ourselves correctly at all? Mirrors can’t lie; they simply show people exactly what is being reflected in them - every hair that is out of place, every skin imperfection, or all the extra pounds people gain and wouldn’t care to...
Everyone needs rest and relaxation every now and then. No matter how busy we get with schedules, work, school, friends and family demands or church involvement, we need to take quality time for ourselves to get rejuvenated. If we don’t, we can actually become burnt...
Have you ever stopped to wonder what you were thinking on all day long? There are literally thousands of thoughts that flood a person’s mind in any given 24 hour period. According to Charlie Greer "the National Science Foundation put out some very interesting...
Have you ever felt like you have made one too many mistakes for God to love you or forgive you? May be you are currently facing depression or are on the verge of a mental breakdown because of a past disappointments and you just can’t quite forgive yourself. I have...
God is not pleased when we look religious on the outside or perform religious obligations, but give no regard for what really pleases Him. The Bible gives a great example of this in 1 Samuel 2. There was a priest named Eli who had two sons, Hophni and Phinehas. These...