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“Authorize the Power in Your Life”

Praise the Lord Beloved. I hope you had a blessed weekend.

God has made known to each of us His love and it’s that love that inspires Paul to write the letter of Colossians. Epaphras, a man who worked with Paul, traveled to Colossae to share the message of Christ’s love and to build a church founded in that love. But, somehow both Epaphras and Paul found themselves confined to prison in Rome. Epaphras shared his story. Upon hearing of the love, the Colossian people had for God, Paul was obligated to write to them. Beloved, it’s this letter that we read in scripture today. Just as Paul was inspired by the testimony Epaphras shared, we should be encouraged by the message Paul shares with the Colossian people. This message of love authorizes us to seek the spiritual wisdom Paul prayed over the Colossians and to lead lives worthy of the Lord.

Have a blessed week Everyone

April 1, 2019
“Imprisoned”

Good Morning Happy Monday.

Beloved, have you ever felt caught between a rock and a hard place? You know, no matter what choice you make, it seems to be the wrong one. You struggle and struggle with it until you reach the end of your rope. You realize that nothing you can do on your own will change your situation(s). Well, I have on many occasions.

It’s easy to become discouraged and start to panic, fearing that you’ll never find your way out of the mess. At times I’ve felt like a sheep caught in a barbed wire fence. But I’ve found that when this occurs, I need to be still so the Shepard can cut me loose. Beloved, if you would just be still, the Lord will cut you loose and free you from your seemingly hopeless situation. You see, the more we struggle, the tighter what has us snared “tricks, deception, decoy become. That’s because we’ve spent too much time and energy trying to free ourselves. And the outcome never changes we get the same results – CAPTURED!!!

Beloved, the Lord wants us to be still and trust Him to deliver us from whatever has us imprisoned. If we’re still, we’ll hear our shepherd approaching, wire cutters in hand, to set us free.

Have a blessed Monday and a joyful Week.

March 25, 2019
“Remembering The Weak”

You know every chance I get I witness in the malls, at Walmart, grocery stores Dollar stores you name it and have a little time “it’s all about the wonderful name of Jesus.” As a Believer in Christ it can be both physically and mentally taxing. Some say that working in a Christian ministry is hard because the constant mental spiritual routine is tedious. But it’s never too monotonous to a person who delights in teaching and inspiring others with informative biblical principles. Every day is a new day filled with challenges. Being a minister, mental durability and competence isn’t requested it’s required, it’s essential and crucial, that’s because being a minister I come into contact daily with unbelievers, doubters, and new comers to the faith. There’s never a time they don’t make requests or stubbornly raise questions. The thought that I’m a Christian never leaves my mind when I’m doing what God called me to do. Many say I look real stern, at times that may be my outer persona, but most of the time it’s because I’m moved by everyone’s situation(s) I come into contact, especially the people that has a lack of education and guidance. You see, some don’t know how to read or write, and because of their illiteracy they’re taken advantage of by others. Some grew up without a parent and seek out a need to belong, so they get involved in gangs.

In Matthew 5:7 it says: “Always try to remember to be merciful and you shall be blessed and also receive mercy.” Beloved, mercy isn’t only for the righteous it’s especially needed by us sinners.

Have a blessed Week Everyone.

March 18, 2019
“A Tree Planted By The River – This Too Shall Pass”

Good Morning Beloved Happy Monday to you.

You know Beloved, there are many people that will try to do things that they’re not skilled or trained in because it looks good. But the evidence that they’re not called shows in range of skill or ability.

Eventually, they become discouraged when it becomes a struggle to do those things. That’s because it’s not what they’re called to do. Unfortunately, they’ll eventually become dispirited. Then, they’ll move beyond discouragement to being critical and mount up attacks on the people and the position that are called or elevated. That’s because the dispirited person hasn’t discovered what they’ve been called to be or do.

Beloved, if you’re over a church, ministry, school, job, or anything that’s transformative by nature, don’t allow your system to be damaged or destroyed by a discouraged or wounded spirit. Stand strong like the tree planted by the river and this too shall pass.

Have a blessed week Everyone.

March 4, 2019
“Spiritual Establishment”

Good Morning Beloved!!!

You know, we all need to be covered by something or someone. Being covered gives you: power, protection, and provision. We were created to be in relationship with God. The closer you get to God, the more intimate – friendlier the encounter becomes. From that first warm encounter God has covered us. God’s divine covering sustains us. It nurtures us. When we go into the tent of the tabernacle, we’re going into the meeting place. We’re running in to a spiritual establishment.

I want you to know that when we run in to our spiritual establishment it allows God to provide for us. God has provided a spiritual establishment for your sin through Jesus Christ. He died for us so that we can live for Him!!! In Deuteronomy 29:5 it tells us that the spiritual establishment of God is so strong that it protected the Israelites’ clothes from wearing out in the wilderness. Beloved, God can do the same for you. He’s providing you with a spiritual establishment. He wants to continue to provide for you. He wants you to survive your wilderness experience(s). His power lives in us, so allow it to work within you.

Have a blessed week Everyone.

February 25, 2019
“Don’t Be a Satisfied Runner-Up”

James 1:2-3
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Praise the Lord Men and Women of the Christian Faith. It is cold here and the we have lots of snow. I hope all is pleasant in your nation.

Beloved, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s very difficult to be excited about going through tests and trials. But can you get excited about being absolutely complete in every way, in want of nothing? Well, according to the Word of God, if you’ll use your trials to mature in patience, you’re going to be in exactly that position!!!

You see, I’ve found that patience doesn’t mean what I thought it meant. It doesn’t mean being OK with being runner-up. It doesn’t mean standing humbly or quietly by while the devil runs all over you. The devil would love for you to make his job easy.

No!!! Patience is a powerful word!!! The New Testament meaning of it as translated literally from the Greek is “to be consistently constant or to be the same way all the time, regardless of what happens.”

To understand how much power’s involved in that, you have to understand that it’s one of the most outstanding attributes of God Himself. The Bible says He’s the same yesterday, today and forever.

Beloved, just think about that for a minute. The person who absolutely cannot be changed by anyone or anything is an extremely powerful person, wouldn’t you say? Obviously, God has that much power.

But you know what? So, do you!!!

By the power of the Holy Ghost working within you, you can be the same every day no matter what happens. If you’ll put your trust in the Word of God and let patience go to work, it won’t matter what happens. You won’t ever have to accept anything less than victory again.

“No person has the right to rain on your dreams.”

-Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Have a blessed Week Everyone. 😀

January 21, 2019
“You Don’t Have to Wonder”

John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.

Praise the Lord Beloved!!! 😀 I hope you had a great weekend.

You know, when Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, he led them into the desert on their way to the promised land. They quickly started to complain about the heat, not having enough food and water, and very bad terrain. After witnessing the plagues and the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea, one has to wonder how could they be complaining? We also see when Moses left them for a few days, they even built a golden calf and started to worship it!!!

But aren’t we like that sometimes? 😀

When we receive bad news or when the going gets tough, we start to wonder “Why is God doing this to me?” It’s easy to become discouraged and feel like you’ve been left to wander uselessly in the wilderness.

Beloved, starting today and for the rest of the week, take some time and just sit and listen to His voice. The Lord will tell you what He wants from you and show you His plan as long as you’re listening to His voice. He knows exactly where you are right now. He has great plans for you. You don’t have to wonder while you’re wandering. He will show you what they are.

Have a blessed week Everyone!!! 😀

January 14, 2019
“Joy Is Always In Attendance”

Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Monday to you all. I hope all is well and I hope your holiday shopping has been a joy.

You know Beloved, God promises that joy is found in His presence, and if you’ve acknowledged Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then His presence lives inside of you. That means you’re full of joy!!! Joy displays when you’re focused on the Father and begin to admire and pay tribute to Him for what He’s done in your life. It doesn’t matter where you are or what’s going on around you, you can access the joy that’s inside of you at “ANY TIME”, day or night.

Beloved, right now wouldn’t be a bad time to set your mind on Jesus. God always wants you to experience His supernatural joy and peace. That’s why He chose to live inside of you and give you an endless supply of “Whatever”. Don’t waste another minute feeling overburdened, abused, misused, and refused. Let the joy of the Lord be your strength, and you’ll move forward in victory on the path of life He’s prepared just for you!!!
Have a blessed Monday and an awesome week Everyone. 😀

December 10, 2018
“Pure Spiritual Influence”

Praise the Lord Beloved, Happy Monday to you all.

You know Beloved, so many believers think of the fruit of the spirit as little more than a passive list of pleasant qualities that can help improve their personalities. But allow me to tell you, it’s far greater than that!!! It’s pure influence from on High.

Beloved, love is so influential, the scripture says, that it never fails. Patience is so influential it cannot be stopped. No matter what the conditions are, it won’t quit. Temperance is so influential it can master all the unruly desires of your flesh.

Beloved, the fruit of the spirit is not weak!!! It’s solid. So solid all the demons of hell can’t stop it. So solid that if you’ll let it flow out of you, it will correct the problems in your life. It will keep you unwavering when all the people around you are falling down or quitting on you. It’ll keep you on your feet when rules fail, people change, and when the storms of life come.

I’m sure we all realize we’re living in dangerous days. There’s only one way you can make it through with success. You must begin to release the influential fruit of the spirit God has placed inside you. Believe me, if you’re born again, it’s there.

Beloved, if you learn to yield to it, as 2 Peter 1:10 promised, you shall never fall!!!

Have a Blessed Monday and a wonderful Week Everyone. 😀

December 3, 2018
“The Consequences of USDI”

Praise the Lord Beloved. Hope you had a wonderful weekend and a marvelous Sunday. It’s cold here in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Let us keep the families that are being hampered by the wildfires in California in our prayers.
You know Beloved, there are many unconfident people in our world today. Many who doubt themselves. I can relate to people that are, unconfident, self-doubters and insecure. This is a form of a mental disorder – illness. Been there and done that have the tee shirt. It’s a mental battle that’s very difficult to overcome especially when your village is part of the reason for your mental instability. But it’s a battle that can be won with proper support.

I’ll give this mental disorder the entitles “USDI” to save typing time. A person with USDI can be recognized. They have difficulty establishing good, lasting relationships. They simply can’t see how they can add value to anyone else’s life. Beloved, this is a tragic loss, because every single one of us needs deep and meaningful bonds to help us grow.

Also people with USDI is seen as being prideful or snootiness. Let me tell you, a deficiency of confidence can cause people with USDI to withdraw from others, which can easily be mistaken for an act of arrogance. They can thereby give the impression that they simply don’t want to be around others. What’s more, people with USDI frequently lead to indecisiveness and fear. They can be so consumed with USDI that they can’t make any decision at all. They wonder, “What if I make a mistake?” “So, what if they do? We need to let them know in a loving manner making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn how to do something correctly. Encourage them not to be afraid to try, even if they don’t succeed, they can at least rest in the fact that they did their best. After going a long time feeling poorly about themselves, people with USDI will eventually become angry and then start to resent the success and happiness of others.

Beloved, USDI as small as it may seem, can have a debilitating effect on a person’s life. As we move through this week let’s extend our love and kindness toward people with the devastating USDI disorder. Prayer is a great start. Ask God to show you or place in your heart how you can assist someone or yourself with USDI.

Have a blessed Monday and an “AWESOME” week. 😀

November 12, 2018