I have heard many who confess to follow Christ say that they are not in a religion but a relationship. In fact, I have said this in the past myself. However, as I have grown wiser and more knowledgeable through my relationship with GOD, and I have come to a better understanding of the relationship... Continue Reading →
Understanding that less is more can save lives, including your own.
Today, many are being encouraged to practice social distancing and self-quarantining to limit the possible spread of an infectious virus. This means denying ourselves some of the things we enjoy for the health of everyone else. This is no different from the call of GOD to walk in holiness after the spirit in order to... Continue Reading →
Fire Insurance or Life Insurance
As we approach another religious observation of Easter, aka Resurrection Sunday, what is the take away from reflection on the Cross? I have spoken with many Christians on the topic; it seems the prevailing take-a-way is "Fire Insurance". The carnal man, as we all are initially, is mostly concerned about avoiding hell fire. He wants... Continue Reading →
Revealing Yourself To Promote Intimacy
Immediately when you read the title of this post you think "bang-chicka-bang-bang"! Intimacy is not a term reserved for sexual relations. The term gets a sexual connotation because western culture is very sensual and lewd. Admittedly, my title is suggestive. The word intimacy comes from the word, 'intimate”. When you look at the noun form... Continue Reading →
The Cost of Living
It takes the same energy to run to life as it does to run from death. I say this because I have often heard people say, “It doesn't take all of that,” in regards to living spiritually. On the other hand, I have seen the results of living carnally: baby mama drama, divorce, stress, poor... Continue Reading →
Be Diligent To Be Delighted
We are told to plan out our salvation in fear and trembling. This amounts to the urgent and intentional efforts we exert towards getting to know our heavenly Father better. The key is being intentional. In fact, it takes planning and intentional effort to grow in our relationships with other significant people in our lives.... Continue Reading →
Freedom without Liberty
I have found often what the world promotes as freedom tends to bondage. For instance, most people consider freedom the ability of an individual to do whatever he or she wants. If you take a closer look at that you will find that it is very limiting. An individual can only experience or realize what... Continue Reading →