It's said to be lonely at the top. Indeed, being a leader is a difficult position to hold - especially for those who desire to be impactful, good stewards, and highly effective in their calling. Yet, there are unique contradictions the leader must face. They must learn how to deal with rejection, judgments, and divisions. …
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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👍
Peace Train?
Getting God's perspective, prioritization & plans for money takes us from inner stress to success! Perspective: How do we define wealth? Is it simply having lots of money and possessions? In reality it is an abundant supply of a desirable thing. Clearly, our "desirables" include much more than just money. These include our faith, family, …
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 …
“SoulShine” Shepherds
I heard the song, "SoulShine" again the other day, and was reminded to how I once got lost chasing so many worldly things in my life. Granted, daily distractions continue to come my way, but thankfully, I am now aware of and cautious to their enticement and allur. For as Christians, we are called to …
C.I.A. Operatives
Christians have a mission, purpose and directive handed down by God. Yet, if we aren't careful, discouragements, doubts, and/or distractions can cause us to detract from our divine duties. Thankfully, God provides the means to keep His C.I.A. operatives operational: Christ: Without Christ, we are lost. However, since we have Him, we have everything we …
Marriage On Mission
When I initially married, I had no idea as to the spiritual significance it held to God. Nor did I fully understand my role as a Godly husband. Although we exchanged traditional vows in a church, neither of us fully appreciated how our marriage was symbolic to Christ's relationship with His church and as such, …
What’s In It For Me?
Effective communication is supported by demonstrating the benefits, need and/or value of the message being delivered to the ones being communicated to. This is also known as delivering the WIFM, or What's In It For Me point. Likewise, the gospel shares many benefits available to Christians. However, these benefits are not meant solely for us, …
Persistant Pursuits
When we fail to understand our greater purposes as believers, the mistakes from our past, the immediate demands of our present, and the pressures to ensure a "successful" future can compound to distract and discourage us from our most productive devotions. Thankfully, God persistently, eagerly and graciously pursues each of us with His loving truth …
Makings of a M.A.N.
Recently, some friends of mine married and my gift to them both highlighted how the Bible defines the responsibilities and roles of a Godly husband. I told his wife that this was my present to her as well, for I could not think of a better gift to her than something that would contribute to …