Believe, Expect and Receive

In Acts 12:1-19 (NIV), Peter is surrounded by sixteen guards awaiting trial and execution. What is Peter’s response to this situation?  His response is sleeping peacefully.  Demonstrating his trust in God’s power. Outside the prison, the believers are praying earnestly to God to help him. God answers sending an angel, rescuing Peter from prison. Peter … Read more

You Choose

“For people are slaves to whatever has mastered them” (2 Peter 2:10, NIV). There is a constant struggle between worldly influence and divine purpose. In our world, you face mounting pressure to conform, to set aside your values, and to follow the crowd rather than your convictions. You must choose exercising free will on what … Read more

Develop Seeds to Sprout

2 Peter 1:3 (NIV) states “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” You have God’s divine nature. A nature that you must grow, develop and transform using the seeds that are within you.  Seeds that … Read more

Authenticity vs Imitation

Acts 19:11-16, provides the lesson on authentic authority versus imitation authority.  Paul is performing mighty works using the authority and power bestowed upon him by God.  He is driving out demons and healing the sick. A few men thought to replicate his authority and power by invoking Paul’s name.  They men stated “In the name … Read more

Confirming Your Path

2 Peter 1:10 (NIV) states “therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election.”  This scripture challenges active engagement in confirming your life’s path.  Not being passive but deliberate. Deliberate in applying three key elements – authority, gifts and free will. The Three Elements of Path Confirmation Authority: Embracing Your … Read more

Finding True Freedom

Fireworks are lighting up the summer sky as we gather to celebrate our nation’s independence. I ask that you reflect on a deeper form of freedom—one that transcends political liberty and touches the very core of our being. “Who will bring any change against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who … Read more

Finding Courage in the Garden

When Surrender Becomes Strength In the quiet darkness of Gethsemane, soldiers arrive led by Judas to bring Jesus before the Jews for execution. Peter draws his sword prepared to fight. To fight to stop what must occur. Jesus says to Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” … Read more

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

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