The Deadly Effects of Naysayers
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” Nehemiah 6:3 Being distracted by naysayers is one of the many reasons that people give up on…
What Do You Have?
“What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” 2 Kings 4:2 Many times, we search for something that we already have in our possession. We overlook it or miss it, because we have our own concept of how it should…
Don’t Die in the Winter…Spring is on its Way!
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. Proverbs 24:10 Just like the astronomical seasons, we go through seasonal changes in our lives some of which are undesirable. For instance, in winter, we experience periods of silence, isolation, cold and darkness, which are difficult and very…
The Transformative Power of a Father’s Love
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God…” 1 John 3:1 I was reared by my biological father as the third of 10 children, in the rural south, during the ‘50s and ‘60s. I have a lot of…
The Power of Unity
“…Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 2:2 As I was musing on these words that Paul wrote to the Philippians, I could see in a vision, the North Korean soldiers marching in cadence. They are so synchronized that…
Retreat. Refresh. Rejuvenate. Rest.
“And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.” Mark 6:31 Say these words…RETREAT. REFRESH. REJUVENATE. REST…to active and ambitious people and you might want to…
Some Things Are Designed to Make You Tough!
“…that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do you good in the end—” Deut. 8:16 God allows some things to happen in our lives to make us spiritually tough. I have been called, anointed and commissioned as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. Apostles…
Deep Is Calling to Deep…It’s Time to Go Deeper!
“…Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” Hebrews 12:1 This year has started out with a BANG! There seems to be a lot of illnesses, deaths, catastrophes, and unexplained situations….
You Can Regain Your Vibrancy
“Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 As I was meditating and looking out of my office window, I noticed one little green branch waving in the wind above a batch of brownish, dead-looking brush. It stood out because it was different. It…
It’s Time to Decree and Declare!
You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you… Job 22:28 HAPPY NEW YEAR rang out around the world when the clock struck 12 midnight December 31st or 12am January 1st, however, the new year is determined. God has blessed us to see 2018…how we will…
Let’s Clean-up the Clutter!
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Even though those who know me intimately would say that I should sign up for an episode of “Hoarders,” if you were to walk into my home on most…
Christmas Memories!
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 As a child, Christmas was one of my favorite days. It ranked…