A common plague that exists today involves hearts that are dull, but their minds are filled with all kinds of impressive knowledge. They have data or information, but they lack the heart connection of experiencing liberating truth. God designed you to experience truth and experience who He is. Truth is not merely a concept, or... Continue Reading →
Some of the biggest hardships in life can be the greatest places for God to work as a Master Craftsman on our hearts. The Call to Address the Foundation There are many times in life where the issues we face are actually a call to go deeper, to get to the groundwork of our hearts.... Continue Reading →
A sense of community is important now because people need to know there are still individuals who care in spite of challenges faced and problems yet to be solved. They need to know that servant leadership is taking place everywhere, in all types of communities and by all types of people. John Maxwell writes in... Continue Reading →
You are having a conversation with someone and everything is going well and are loving every minute of it. Then all of a sudden a statement is made and you find yourself reacting as though you are a five-year-old. You lose all rationale and you start defending yourself by saying or doing things as though... Continue Reading →
THE SUPINE If you are Supine you probably have many interests and cares, but little ability or perceived need to express your needs. One Supine remarked that to be a Supine "felt like having tape over his mouth." They often have a wish or desire, but are unable or unwilling to express it. The Supine... Continue Reading →
Lily and son Julio It was several years ago when I was introduced to Lily. She was at a place in her life where she was beyond ready for healing in her life. She was a faithful church goer, always trying to do the right thing, etc. But she couldn’t get rid of the inner... Continue Reading →
Most people do not realize that you are responsible for your own self worth. What do I mean by this? “As a man believes about himself so he is” If you are still carrying around baggage from your past, not knowing your temperament strengths and weaknesses, keep carrying your baggage around from one relationship, one... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 11:1The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd. Faith in God is not static. It’s not... Continue Reading →
Deuteronomy 30:19. “ Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” Clearly we are given choices in life to make. In... Continue Reading →
One of the biggest challenges we face regularly is, can I do this thing set before me? A job challenge, a health challenge, a financial challenge, a relationship challenge? The answer is a resounding yes. But how, when I feel so inadequate, broken, unqualified, ill-equipped. God tells us that we can do all things through... Continue Reading →