In a world that seems to thrive on judging others, it can be so easy to put on a mask and hide ourselves away. But you need to have more faith in the goodness of others and, most importantly, yourself than that. In fact, when you start embracing who you are, brokenness and all, … Read more
Then Jesus said to his disciples “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matt 16:24, NIV). Jesus challenges you to pick up your cross. Accept his challenge. Picking up requires accepting the responsibilities and duties that come with the cross. All that are part of … Read more
After baptism, the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness for temptation by the devil. Jesus fasted for forty days and night, before becoming hungry. Imagine forty days and nights without eating. I would be delirious. In steps, the devil when Jesus is at his most vulnerable. The devil says to Jesus “If you are the … Read more
Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. -Hebrews 11:1 What does this mean? Faith is fact to what cannot be visibly seen. Faith replaces sight. It is inherent trust, enduring confidence and conviction in the power, wisdom and goodness of God. This means that have unshakeable … Read more
There is no escaping the storms and trials of life. Storms and challenges are part of the life development. Life requires that you go through to become you. Claiming your prize. Run in such a way to get the prize. -1 Cor 9:24 I cannot recall any prize that was easy to obtain. Prizes dictate … Read more
By faith Moses, when he had grown up refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. -Hebrews 11:24 Moses preferred to endure the hardship of the people instead following Pharaoh. Following Pharaoh would have resulted in immediate gratification. Instead, Moses God striving for the long-term reward. See with Spirit Moses looked beyond the natural … Read more
The farmer waits for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, unit it receives the early and late rains. -James 5:7 Just as the farmers waits, you must wait. Wait on the rain to aid in producing the harvest. The rain provides the nourishment needed to grow the crops to produce a … Read more
A person can wonder aimlessly. Aimlessly is drifting. Drifting is having no courage and intentions to put in the effort to achieve what is possible. Empowering self-limiting beliefs and paralysis in thinking to hinder living a life of meaning and purpose. The antidote to drifting is faith and trust. You are in the way. Follow and … Read more
Esau had no faith in the unseen. His faith was based on sight. Because he lacked spiritual sight and faith, he sold his inheritance to satisfy his hunger. “Who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son.” -Hebrews 12:16 Later after he had realized the rashness of his actions, he sought … Read more
In Galatians 2, Apostle Paul had become the biggest advocate for building the church. Building the church on the foundation of Christ. Christ made a new way. Redemption and forgiveness are for everyone, this included the Gentiles. The Jews sought to block Paul in spreading the new gospel. They believed the Gentiles to be unworthy … Read more
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