Finding Purpose Through Life’s Challenges

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Living with Different Parameters I had the opportunity to interview Jordan Richardson. Jordan is a 22-year-old who is undergoing a journey as a double lung transplant.  Her … Read more

A Story Of Faith And Resiliency With Jordan Richardson

Change Your View | Jordan Richardson | Resiliency

  Illness may rob you from living a normal life, but you can turn it into an opportunity to write a one-of-a-kind story no one else in the world can have. This is what Jordan Richardson did with her own journey, making it one of hope, inspiration, and resiliency. Joining Haseena Shaheed-Jackson, she shares how … Read more

Diligence: The Path to Realizing Promises

“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized” (Hebrews 6:11, NIV). Achieving goals requires more than initial enthusiasm. It demands sustained effort and unwavering commitment. Learning from Those Before Us It is so easy to get detoured, becoming lazy … Read more

Blue Print for Intentionality

Your thoughts are the seeds that grow into actions. Like a garden, what we allow to take root in our minds determines what will bloom in our lives. Managing and monitoring your thinking is vital to shaping your emotional health. Emotional health is what impacts your actions and influences decision-making. The Emotion-Action Connection Your emotions … Read more

Power of Return

The Parable of the Prodigal Son begins with impatience and entitlement. The young son demands that his father give him money from his inheritance. Inheritance that is wealth the father built through years of wisdom and work. Wealth not appreciated. The Illusion of Pleasure The son strikes out with pockets full of money but empty … Read more

Power of What You Have

In 2 Kings 4:1-7 (NIV) there is a widow whose husband served the lord. He died leaving her in a desperate situation.  Creditors are knocking at her door, demanding her sons become their indentured servants to pay off the debt.  The woman is in despair.  She cries to Elisha for help. Overlooked Asset Elisha states … Read more

Trials are a Journey to Completeness

James 1:4 (NIV) states “let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”  This scripture is clear that trials are not merely obstacles to overcome but opportunities for equipping. It is through trials that you are prepared like an athlete is for competition. Instead that competition is not … Read more

Navigating Divine Detours: Finding the Better Path

“And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route” (Matthew 2:12, NIV). God provides guidance in your life.  Directing you away from paths that could lead to harm or unnecessary struggle. Redefining Detours Too often, changes in direction are viewed as failures or … Read more

Journey from Repentance to Reformation (Part II)

Last week’s blog discussed the elements for commitment to reformation. This week’s blog is a continuation of last week’s post. In this blog, the steps are identified for taking the journey. Repentance vs. Reformation “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who are complacent, who are like wine left on … Read more

Reformation Commitment to Transformation (Part I)

“Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger “(Zephaniah 2:3, NIV). There is a difference between repentance and reformation. Zephaniah calls for the people to not just repent but to reform. The … Read more