With this epiphany, I knew it was time to accept that all this means leaving behind an old season of life and adjusting to a new one.
Tag: faith
Be Considerate of Your Teen’s Viewpoint
Even though you may not understand, have a different perspective, or be annoyed by something of opinion that your teen enjoys, when you continually make derogatory comments about what's important to them, you are planting seeds of strife between both of you. Listen to your teen's perspective, voice your concerns if any, set boundaries if … Continue reading Be Considerate of Your Teen’s Viewpoint
Grief Into Gratitude
Just because someone is exhibiting abundant joy doesn't mean they have less problems in their life. They've just learned how to turn their grief into gratitude; a skill which takes deliberate, daily cultivation as it doesn't come naturally. “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in … Continue reading Grief Into Gratitude
A Culture of Patronage
When reading your bible, be aware that they lived in a culture of patronage; a system where a patron would use their abilities, influence, or position to obtain something for someone that they couldn't obtain for themselves in exchange for the obligation to be of service when called upon; where the gift of the patron … Continue reading A Culture of Patronage
Learn His Wisdom
Have you read God's word today? If not, stop reading this and anything else no matter how spiritual it is and learn His wisdom. People's words may help you in your walk, but there is no substitute for seeking truth from the original source and testing the validity of a person's viewpoint. “Beware lest anyone … Continue reading Learn His Wisdom
Not My Own
What little wisdom I have is scarcely my own. It's the culmination of what I've had the privilege to learn from others. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel" Proverbs 1:5 Prayer: Father, I see wisdom around me, and I open my ears and heart … Continue reading Not My Own
Meet People Where They’re At
You have to meet people where they're at and then give them nudges. The amount of the nudge depends on where they're at.
Do All in the Name of the Lord Jesus
With the determination of bringing honor to the name of your Lord, your daily words and deeds will joyfully represent His love as you thank God for your blessings in Christ and humbly submit yourself to speaking and performing works that are according to Jesus' character.
Reasoning to Persuade
Paul's zeal in reasoning to persuade any and every person is a testimony of Jesus' proclamation to go preach the gospel to every creature.
Obedience to Spread the Gospel
To heed intimidation against the spread of the gospel would be in submission to men rather than God.
Truth in Love 