76% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. It is a lifestyle Karen and I lived for the first 5 years of our marriage. We actually lived from paycheck to on a wing and a prayer. Since I was leading our family in our finances, I irresponsibly lead ourselves in many areas of our financial lives. … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why You Are (Maybe) Financially Struggling
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Miracle in Your Departure
And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” And he looked up … Continue reading Miracle in Your Departure
Still
Motionless. Unmoving. Not moving a muscle. Stationary. Quiet. Silent. Hush. Undisturbed. Calm. Peaceful. Serene. Tranquil. Waveless. These are all synonyms for the word still. Like a parent who is talking to their active child to be still, there are times God bids us to be still, become motionless, hush our mouths, and be calm. There … Continue reading Still
Take Back Your Crown!
Some eagles are known for their crowns. The Golden Eagles are know for the crown of the head bearing gold color though their bodies are mostly brown. Bald eagles are known for their bald looking heads in appearance with their white feathers though their bodies are covered in a very dark brown color. We … Continue reading Take Back Your Crown!
Learning to Laugh at Yourself
I was 29 years old. Serious. Life and ministry was no laughing matter. My mistakes were not to be seen nor heard. My mistakes though were the laughter of others. I was embarrassed.
Kick Fear in the Face
Fear is the result of a thought going to the extreme. It is thinking the worse about a situation. Fear impregnates and gives birth to death, defeat, and dismay. Depression is a byproduct of its rape. Defeat is its ultimate goal. Fear and anxiety fill the life of the believer. Sleepless nights, hindered work days, … Continue reading Kick Fear in the Face
Time to Leave the Tent
There comes a time in your life when God has to take you outside your tent to show you there are stars to numerous to count in your future. Staying inside limits your vision.
Marinating in the God Life
We live in a time where we want everything in life microwaved. Instant rice. Instant tea. Dinner in 10 minutes. Quick. Fast. Hurry. Many don't remember a time where you had to wait a proper amount of time for food to properly and wholly be created, warmed, or baked. With God, excellence from our lives … Continue reading Marinating in the God Life
Your Resume vs. Your Eulogy
Everyday we are creating our eulogy. Our walk speaks louder than our talk. Actions will be remembered as words are said or not said. What will they say about you at your funeral? What will your children say? What will your co-workers be thinking? How will your friends remember you?
God Blessed, God Blessed, God Blessed | Get Into the Blessing
I, along with many from Living Waters where I lead and serve, have teamed up together to read through the Bible. As I read, there is a phrase that pops up continually, "God blessed. . ." That phrase is usually followed by ways God blessed that person, their family, their livestock (work), etc. I am … Continue reading God Blessed, God Blessed, God Blessed | Get Into the Blessing