Continue reading »]]> As we celebrate Mother’s day, I would like to thank God for my mother for not only passing on her Faith and Love to me, but also her struggles as well. I remember the Sundays we would walk to church while others rode. She faced many challenges when my dad died, a single parent raising a family. My mother died when I was 18, but what she deposited in me will last for a life time. Philippians 4:12 states “I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”

Continue reading »]]> This past week our grandson told my wife that he was thankful, for all that she does for him. That really touched my wife’s heart; at 5 years old he took time out to give thanks. We should give thanks to the Lord for all that he has done for us as well. Psalms 100:4 states “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”

Continue reading »]]> I battled with low self-esteem growing up, because I saw myself the way others did. When I gave my life to the Lord, and started seeing myself the way God saw me, it totally changed my life. When it was time to appoint a new king David was not even considered by his own father, because he saw him as a Shepherd boy, but God saw a king. 1 Samuel 16:7 says “For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

Continue reading »]]> When I’m challenged and the thought of giving up or quitting comes across my mind, I look to God’s word to find encouragement. Psalms 27: 13-14 states “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”

Continue reading »]]> “Some people may tell you that they don’t engage in worship. Don’t believe them. All of mankind is engaged in worship. The question is not whether we worship, but what or who we worship. Wise men choose to worship God.” Freeman Smith. ST. John 4: 23 states “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”

Continue reading »]]> I believe that staying positive during a valley experience of life is a process. The key is to mature to a point that you are content. I have learned that when I go through a valley experience to look to the hill from which cometh my help. So even though I’m going through a valley experience in the natural, spiritually I’m content. Philippians 4:11 states “For I have learned in whatsoever state I am, there with to be content.”

Continue reading »]]> “As life here on earth unfolds, all of us encounter occasional disappointments and setbacks: Those occasional visits from old man trouble are simply a fact of life, and none of us are exempt. When tough times arrive, we may be forced to rearrange our plans and our priorities. But even on our darkest days, we must remember that God’s love remains constant. And we must never forget that God intends for us to use our setbacks as stepping stones on the path to a better life.” Freeman Smith (Romans 5: 3-5)

Continue reading »]]> Forgiveness is a challenge some time, yet it is vital that you forgive so that you could be free. Sometimes that maybe hard especially when a person hurt or wrong you more than once. I believe that’s why Peter asked Jesus that question, “how many times shall I forgive my brother seven times? “ But Jesus replied, “seventy times seven”. (Matthew 18:21-22) “UN forgiveness is not an option, stay free forgive. With God’s grace and mercy you can do it.

Continue reading »]]> “The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.” (Rick Warren).” Sometimes, God’s plans and purpose may seem un-mistakably clear to you. If so, push ahead. But other times, He may lead you through the wilderness before He directs you to the promise land.” Yet be assured that God is working things out for your good and for his purpose. Romans 8:28 states “” And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”

Continue reading »]]> In life’s journey there will be obstacles that will attempt to get you off the right path. William McDowell song “I Want Turn Back” is inspiring. Joshua ran up against a wall at Jericho, but that did stop him. Joshua 6:1-20. When you look back and see the valley’s and storms of life that you have already overcame, you have to press on! You’ve been through too much to turn around now, Philippians 3:14 states, “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”