Tag Archives: personal growth

Let There Be No Strife Between Us

Text:  Genesis 13:8-9, NLT 8 Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives! 9 The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If you want theContinue reading “Let There Be No Strife Between Us”

Faith to Forgive

Text:  Luke 17:5-6 5The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”  6He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Introduction The disciples when confronted with the necessity to forgive in aContinue reading “Faith to Forgive”

A Question of Priorities

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, andContinue reading “A Question of Priorities”

How Determined Are You to Fulfill the Will of God for Your Life?

Luke 9:51-62, MSG Bible 51-54 When it came close to the time for his Ascension, he gathered up his courage and steeled himself for the journey to Jerusalem. He sent messengers on ahead. They came to a Samaritan village to make arrangements for his hospitality. But when the Samaritans learned that his destination was Jerusalem, theyContinue reading “How Determined Are You to Fulfill the Will of God for Your Life?”

How to Harness the Power of the Routine

I am a free spirit; I am spontaneous; I hate structure that locks me down to doing the same old thing in the same old way.  Therefore, I don’t always finish what I start.  Sometimes in fact, I have too many things going on at once because I am a sucker for variety and excitement. Continue reading “How to Harness the Power of the Routine”

You can transform your life!

I am passionate about helping the disadvantaged, left out, rejected, and marginalized of society become leaders that make a difference in society. My unique life story, professional experience, training and certification as a speaker, trainer, coach with the John Maxwell Group, I have positioned myself to add value to anyone who has been told theyContinue reading “You can transform your life!”

Repentance that Leads to Reconciliation

“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but heContinue reading “Repentance that Leads to Reconciliation”

Precious People Along the Way

“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” ― Donald Miller One of the best things I have discovered as a pastor is that relationships are more important than missions, money, movements or any of that other good stuff.  As a church family, we are multi-faceted not monolithic andContinue reading “Precious People Along the Way”

Confidence: The Key to Moving from Mediocre Leadership to Leadership Excellence!

“It’s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.” ― Adlai E. Stevenson II Going somewhere that others fear going requires courage, confidence, commitment, and candor.  Leaders that do not have these four virtues find it difficult to lead people in unchartered waters.  Exceptional leaders who exhibit these four virtuesContinue reading “Confidence: The Key to Moving from Mediocre Leadership to Leadership Excellence!”