Obstacles to Spiritual Growth Our limited knowledge and concept of God are obstacles to our spiritual growth. We say we believe God cares and loves us. We quote scriptures. We say we believe He’s all-powerful, all-knowing and all-wise…we say all the right things, and all the true things about God. However, when trouble knocks on our door, we open it wide and let everything we said we believe leave out the door. Rephrase: we open the door wide with emotions... Read more
Introduction Fasting is an ancient discipline practiced among major religions of the world. However, at the beginning of a New Year, fasting is a very common practice among the Christian faith—followers of Jesus Christ. It may have become a trend. Many Christian assemblies and congregants have become accustomed to starting the new year with their specific type of fast. The fast is implemented to achieve the desired results within the timeframe of the fast. Although the 21-day Daniel fast is... Read more
Key Scripture What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? This post is personal, but hopefully, it will inspire you, and remind you that God is on our side. Romans 8:31-32 NKJV My Personal Reality of God’s Word Oh, how I love... Read more
Introduction I heard my elders say, “God’s an on-time God.” I did not understand what they meant until many years laters. It was not until my personal experiences with God’s timing that I could make this same definitive declaration. And now that we are still in a global crisis that began with a pandemic caused by coronavirus, it is an opportune time to be encouraged by revisiting biblical accounts of God’s timing. Using biblical examples, we have accounts of God’s... Read more
Introduction Disappointments are a part of this life! They impact you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. They slither into your thoughts and overpower you to the extent that your mental ability becomes impaired. You relive the details of the experience. Failures, frustrations, setbacks, and letdowns influence you subconsciously, although you try to go through your normal daily routine. You cannot function like you normally would if you had not experienced heartbreak. When your disappointments consume your thoughts, you risk becoming a... Read more
The struggles, challenges and trials in life have a way of making you feel there is no end to the tunnel. Transitioning from one place to another can be like a wilderness journey. Frustration is like a blanket of darkness covering you so there is no sign of a light. What do you do? An onslaught of questions keep coming, but you have no answers. You are told to be patient just a little while longer. But the lingering question... Read more
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. — Joshua 1:5 Transitions in life can be challenging, specifically in organizational leadership. Transition affects every aspect of an organization. The changes within the company usually affect the people who must adjust and adapt to succession and possibly restructuring, if they choose to stay with the company. Introduction In this article, my focus is on religious organizations and on how to... Read more
I have learned that focusing more on our losses in the past will cause us to lose sight of spiritual gains that are purposed to replace those losses in the future. Gains and losses are part of life. I believe that when practicing Christians lose, God has a plan and way of restoring or replacing what we lost with something better and more valuable. Usually, it requires an attitude change on our part before we can even attempt to... Read more
“It is good for me I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statues.” Psalm 119:71 The Visit Although I was a Christian, I did not know that one Friday afternoon would be the beginning of my spiritual development and growth track. It was the day I met Sister Deborah R and my eyes were opened. My local church office received a telephone visitation referral from a social service organization without the community. We only had her physical address;... Read more
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What Shall I do?
Scripture Focus What shall “I” do to inherit eternal life? Based on (Mark 10:17-22 ) 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal,... Read more