Desperation Brings Motivation

Desperation Brings Motivation   Why does it take a state of desperation in order to be motivated at times? I am much more motivated to skip the ice cream when it is hard to button my clothes. Or, when I’m desperate for time when I haven’t started on my taxes...
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Discrimination

  When you or someone you love has experienced discrimination. You may have lost hope, trust, innocence, or love.   How you respond to the discrimination is critical.   Anger may be your first reaction.   “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow...
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God’s Word is Alive

God’s Word is Alive   Not only do we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, where Jesus came back to life after being crucified on the cross, but He left us with His living Word and the Holy Spirit to indwell us and guide us.   “In the beginning was the Word, and...
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Our hearts joy has risen

Sometimes we struggle to comprehend the glory of what has been done for us. Our minds stretch to find the truth. We search and yearn for more without understanding… The word of God says, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  John 8:32 NKJV....
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Are you giving birth to life or death?

The miles piled up. My running became the single focus of my life. It was all centered around a plan, a plan to run a marathon. It started off with a simple goal and became an unrelenting compulsion. The more miles I ran, the more miles I needed to run....
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Jaywalking

Jaywalking, I am sure all of you have crossed the road in an area you should not have; gone outside the lines. Taken a risk of getting hit and breaking the rules. Everyone does it, right! The crosswalk was put in place to keep us safe. God’s cross, reminds us...
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Dare to Believe

Dare to Believe   We all want to be healed from whatever ails us. First we must figure out where to get healing. Some may go to the doctor, some to a personal trainer, etc. But, where do the doctors and professionals get their information? You may say they use...
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One step at a time

  I ran long distances for many years.  I was constantly battling my mind. My mind was telling me to stop; this is too painful. I chose to ignore the voice and forge forward. I knew that I could make it to the finish if I just concentrated on one...
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Does God Answer Prayers?

Does God Answer Prayers?   In Isaiah, King Hezekiah was told to get his house in order because he was going to die. King Hezekiah prayed, “Remember now, O LORD, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what is...
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