Harnessing Word Patterns for Growth and Positive Outcomes

Words develop into patterns. Patterns that impact behaviors and actions. Actions and behaviors impact outcomes. Jesus says “If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear. Consider carefully what you hear” (Mark 4:23-24, NIV) What is heard does no good unless it is considered.  Take heed to what is heard by proving all things so … Read more

Follow the Pathway to Your Purpose

“Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands” (Deuteronomy 8:2, NIV). Appreciate your journey.  God is always with you. Leading you in the journey … Read more

Empowering Perspectives: Choosing ‘Can’ Over ‘If’

In Mark 9: 14-29, a father is seeking healing for his son.  The disciples cannot help.  The father is discouraged on his son being cured. He seeks out Jesus for help. The father says to Jesus if you can do anything to help, please do so.  Jesus replies “If you can? Everything is possible for … Read more

Pour Your Oil

Do not ask for a few.  The word “few” limits.  It means consisting of or amounting to only a small number. Thinking small stifles productivity and progression.  In 2 Kings 4:1-7, tells the story of the widow with oil.  Her husband had obediently served the Lord. He died leaving her in debt.  Creditors demanding payment.  … Read more

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 is a Process

Esther 2:12-13 outlines the process that a woman had to undertake to be with the king. A woman endured twelve months of beauty treatments, conditioning and grooming – six months with oil of myrrh and six with performs and cosmetics.  After the twelve months of training, Esther got her turn with King Xerxes.  King Xerxes … Read more