As a young man, I thought my dad was behind the times, outdated, and unintelligent. Everyone and everything around me pointed to a different truth, my youthful mind and stubborn heart saw a mere mortal that time and society had surpassed. I now realize, far too late, that he was a GIANT of GIANTs!
The Constant It has been said that the only constant is change. That statement in itself seems wrong to many. Consistency can never come from change, but it is a truth that we cannot deny nor ignore. If change is inevitable, then why do we respond so harshly to it? Could it be that we... Continue Reading →
Many of the lessons in life begin before we know that we are being "taught." It is in the seasons of character building that you find out a lot about yourself, and about those in your circle that you can lean on and trust. You will question your skill, your relationships, your choices in life and possibly even your faith.
The concept of Gratitude What does it mean to be thankful? What is gratitude and why is having an attitude of gratitude important? Webster defines gratefulness as “the quality of being thankful, a readiness to show appreciation.” This seems short sided to me; I can give thanks and not be grateful, let me explain. Application... Continue Reading →
What Gate? “Get the gate” is a phrase I heard often in my childhood to ensure that either we remained protected, or something didn’t stray from safety. You may be asking yourself what in the world "getting the gate" has to do with anything pertaining to me. Furthermore, I don't live in rural area, deal... Continue Reading →
One of the greatest learnings of my life has been a phrase that God gave me and that I use often. "The only ability that God needs from me is my AVAILABILITY!". Through the principle of blessing, this truth is being revealed to me on a much deeper level.
There is power in understanding our weak spots, the chinks in our armor. Your adversary certainly knows them and will use them to tempt you. In knowing your weak spots there is the added knowing of the way of escape!
What is man, that you (God), are mindful of him? This is a question David asked in Psalms chapter 4, and a question countless men have asked throughout history. On one hand, man has been striving to answer the "what is man" question for centuries. Our greatest scientific debate today is over the origins of... Continue Reading →
There is within all of us, the ability to learn and grow, gaining ability and capability yet we would rather assign the ownership or accountability to someone else.
