Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6 What does your Christian walk say to those around you? Are you walking by faith or by fear? Do you live a life of great anticipation or […]
“I foretold the former things long ago, My mouth announced them and I made them known; then suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.” (Isaiah 48:3) Remember the song, “Suddenly”? “My God changed me, I’m not the same. And, He did it, suddenly….” In catching up with a dear friend, I soon noticed that […]
On my 41st day of blessed living, I have only this to share, you are never too old to grow up. As long as you are walking the face of the earth, God has a plan for you. I know this to be true. Once I have reached my development of growth in an area, […]
Confrontation by definition is viewed as a negative action. Normally, when you “confront” someone, you instantly place the other person on defense which in turn creates a negative or uncomfortable exchange. However, confrontation in itself is not a negative or bad thing….it’s just how it is used or should I say abused that makes it […]
“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:18 NIV During Watch Night Service, my pastor, in Charlotte, posed the question, “What does 2011 look like for you?” as his sermon title. An obvious question for the occasion. However, for me, an obvious or easy answer […]
The year 2010 is coming to a close and we are actively preparing for 2011 … this includes giving you more on-air and online. Starting in January you will notice a few additions to our online presence. See below for information on our current and new weekly features. The new features will start January 10 […]
Is That You God? John 14: 15-17, 26 “Lead me; guide me…along the way. Lord, if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk, each day with thee. Lead me oh Lord, lead me.” That old hymn should be our daily prayer. Each day, we should be asking the Lord to lead us […]
How Long? “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Prov 23:7 How long will you continue to complain, compare, compromise, convict, convince, confuse, confess, condemn and conspire? Complain – about your present situation. Compare – what you have or don’t have. Compromise – your greatness for less than. Convict – yourself and […]
The Right Agenda Matthew 6: 33 “But, seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these will be given to you as well.” NIV Are your actions/motives pure? Or, do you have a hidden agenda? Do you come into situations and opportunities with a sincere heart? Or, do you come with the objective of […]
Putting In the Work “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.” Proverbs 22:29 NIV It’s funny, we always pray for the increase and the abundant blessings, but rarely do we do a self-check to see if we are prepared to maintain […]
James 5:15-16 (NIV) 15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and […]
Practice Then Preach Matthew 7: 3-5 Practice Forgiveness Practice Patience Practice Honesty Practice Kindness Practice Discipline Practice Sensitivity Practice Loving Practice Caring THEN…Preach. You cannot preach to others what you have not first practiced yourself. If you try to you are ultimately practicing hypocrisy. Don’t point your finger at someone if you first have not […]
