Tears were flowing, memories were relived, and people paid their respects. The beautiful flower arrangements were a small testament of God’s creation. Red rose bouquets lay upon the rich mahagony casket. It was a moment that took my breath away. A very nice touch to the man that has passed from this life into the next. Continue reading
During my encounter with this beloved man of God was a day I’ll never forget. In his eyes, the Holy Spirit danced. I saw it. God’s love embraced this man and he was blessing others. Thank you Dr. Charles Stanley. May God give you those heavenly crowns as He says, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
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What can you do differently this year to reach your dreams and be the person you were created to be? There is an expression that you don’t know what you don’t know. So how do you begin to know what you don’t? A new year provides us hope. In my approach this year, I invite you to take the next step to becoming a better you. This reasoning is not just for success in writing, but having success in all walks of life. Continue reading
Are you happy at your job? Are you working the job of your dreams, or are you just going with the flow until something better comes along? Many of us go through periods of survival, seasons of change, and wonder if this is the best we can do. We look for other possibilities. In these … Continue reading
What do you fear the most? Stand in courage. Remember the story of Joshua who fought the battle of Jericho? God promised to be with Joshua the same way he was with Moses. He told him, I will be with you, I will not fail you, I will not forsake you. God promised him success … Continue reading
Don’t limit yourself by setting a New Year’s resolution that you think you can accomplish, instead dream BIG enough and BE courageous enough, to set your mind on that which is impossible, but shaped to be achievable. In the January-February 2013 issue of Harvard Business Review, they conducted an interview with the two-time Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading
Today’s teaching is about living out your passions. It’s about finding your happiness in the midst of your daily routines. “A lot of people start off asking the important questions of life: “Who am I? Where am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Does my life have meaning? Is there a … Continue reading
Do you dream of winning the lottery and getting rich? Are you prepared to deal with that sudden wealth? What if you worked hard to earn every penny of your wealth? With all the blood, sweat, and tears, would you be different? Suppose a wealthy man stands on the shores of an ocean. This rich … Continue reading
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 A dear … Continue reading
One of Walt Disney’s most famous quotes is hanging on a plaque inside my home. It’s the essence of having a dream. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney inspired us to dream big. He talked a lot about having dreams and being courageous enough to pursue them. “All our dreams … Continue reading
These values were instilled in me at a very early age. As I weathered the storms of life and stayed true to myself, I’ve learned some valuable lessons. This came as advice, as encouragement, or just the passing fancy. In the best of times, and the worst of times, who you are, what you do, … Continue reading