What is the age at which children outgrow compassion and empathy? I find many people have soft hearts for children in dire circumstances as they are seen as not responsible for the conditions surrounding their lives. However, adults are often not the beneficiaries of such grace flowing soft hearts. They are met with assumptions of... Continue Reading →
Illustration by Jah'son Fuller from my book "Unleashing the Gospel of Christ". It has been alleged that there was an infamous man known as Willie Lynch who had a reputation for breaking the spirit of enslaved humans by conditioning them to propagate amongst themselves a defeatist mentality, reinforced by acts of terror to embed fear.... Continue Reading →
"And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!" (Mark 4:41 NKJV) Christ commands the wind which lifts every flag. He is the King of kings, and the Lord of lords! The only Supremacy authorized in the Universe is the Supremacy of... Continue Reading →
Being courteous without a real love for people is like a bowl of plastic fruit on the dinner table; it is fine for those only concerned about appearances but for those who are truly hungry for love, the plastic fruit only aggravates the hunger. I am an affectionate person. When I ask someone how they... Continue Reading →
I have seen at times within myself and in others, inconsistency. That doesn’t sound too bad or alarming because most of us struggle with inconsistency in some areas. However, inconsistency is the sign of a degenerative condition that has mortal consequences, and if you do not learn to hate that characteristic it will rob you... Continue Reading →
The garden of the Lord is watered by the well spring of His spirit. In times of drought when the heat is exacting, the fruit of His vineyard does not languish or wither. He has tilled the soil well and broken up the fallow ground, all of His seeds take root and bring forth fruit.... Continue Reading →
As 2020 draws to a close, we begin reflecting on the events of the year. This year has been humbling for many and has hopefully taught us many lessons. Once again, many have learned that they are not in control and that they don’t understand things as well as they thought. There is only one... Continue Reading →
In Jeremiah 17, the Lord is calling the children of Israel to rest and focus on Him on the Sabbath day. The children of Israel apparently have been distracted by the cares of the world and continue in their own efforts to chip away at the burdens in their heart. The Lord concludes by stating... Continue Reading →
When you look at the voting map of the United States for the presidential election, it shows you just how united America really is. The divide represents more than just two candidates, it represents different mindsets regarding what is most important, right, and humane. The name United States is more representative of a vision or... Continue Reading →
The Democrats are victorious. But I pose the question…was this a victory for the Church? Did this add anything more to the victory already handed to us in Christ? If Christians are excited…why? If Christians are disappointed …why? I get the people dancing in the streets and the celebrating. It is not so much about... Continue Reading →
