I'm not sure why, but I have a natural tendency to focus on one event to the next. It's like I'm jumping, not walking, from one moment to another. For example, if I have a speaking engagement, a vacation, a meeting, or some other event coming up, I tend to focus on whatever that future …
Tag: gospel
Weary Wanderers and Wounded Warriors
I recently had the honor and privilege to meet and interview baseball legend, Darryl Strawberry. He has achieved great fame and success in the sporting world as a four time World Series winner. He is also well known for his various struggles off the mound. Today, he is a champion of encouragement to others and …
Spreading HOPE
Four different books that span from fiction, nonfiction, children and teen - but with one message: HOPE❤️ (Romans 5:2-5). Available worldwide @ Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, CareerCall.org👍
Thankful God used the “Test-of-Money” to help shape my Testimony!
Thankful how God used the "test-of-money" to help shape my "testimony"! Most vividly, it led me to take my son on our first mission trip together! This event is hard to imagine happening if God hadn't used various events to break me of the stronghold my blind ambition created within me. For example: - Take …
Continue reading Thankful God used the “Test-of-Money” to help shape my Testimony!
Bended Bow
The imagery of a bow pulled back and ready for release projects both power and purpose. The archer is aiming at something specific and strength is vital to providing enough power to get the arrow to its target. Likewise, our lives are infused with purpose and intent and we too require a directed strength to …
Bigger Picture
Work can make us weary at times, but then again, so can life. We can get run down by the mundane and begin to question our contributions. We might wonder if what we do truly adds value, or if we're just wasting our time. Perhaps we don't feel valued, or appreciated and this only fuels …
Profit Points
Profit is defined as a gain, benefit and/or advantage. Thus, who doesn't prefer to profit in life? Even more powerful is when we learn to define profitability through God's eyes, rather than the world's. Here are a few of the ways, God reveals His Kingdom gains: Desire: What do we desire most? Is it more …
Got Protection?
We live in a world of uncertainty and yet many continue to live right on the edge, as if tomorrow will never come. However, as we know, there is no stopping time and tomorrows soon add into weeks, months and years - and before we know it, our time is up. Sadly, many fail to …
Harvest Tap
I recently took my son on a mission trip to South Africa accompanied by several other men from my church. Although, this is a beautiful country with indescribable landscapes, the hills are scattered with townships - the underdeveloped living areas that serve as stark remnants to the country's apartheid past. Interestingly, as we entered the …
Less Of Me
I realize I may be one of the few folks under fifty who genuinely enjoys listening to the Statler Brothers, especially their gospel music. One my favorite songs they recorded is Less Of Me. It's clear to know what it's about simply by its title. I appreciate it because focusing on others more than myself …