Refinement and Sharpening is Required

In Mark 9:33, the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest.  The disciples were ashamed to tell Jesus why they were arguing.  Ashamed because of pride. Pride grounded in ignorance and selfishness.  Jesus answered, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last and servant of all. -Mark 9:35    To be great … Read more

Silence the Fools

You have control over what you say, think, feel, believe and do.  You will be tested on what you think, feel, believe, say and do.  Tested because individuals will seek to trick you into making a bad decision. Taking action that is ineffective and counterproductive to what you are seeking to accomplish. You will kick … Read more

There will be Distractions

Nehemiah had a vision and a cause. Nehemiah went to the house of Shemaiah who was on house arrest.  Shemaiah stated to Nehemiah that he should run away and hide.  He was to give up on his cause –reconstructing the wall in Jerusalem.  Shemaiah made false claims in attempt to take Nehemiah off his cause. … Read more