Have you truly forgiven those that have hurt you? Recently I’ve been discovering that the course of our life is set by the course of our hearts. Where our hearts are headed is where our lives will follow. If we want to be graceful people then we need to be full of grace. We […]
Are you reckless with your heart affections? Recently I had the opportunity to speak at Destiny Church and I had the best time sharing a new message with an old lesson about the heart. The lesson… it’s all about the heart. Over the last several years, I have learned a lot about my own […]
Let Freedom Ring! Happy 4th of July everyone! Happy Freedom day! I love the fourth of July for all the same reasons most of you do… grilling out and chilling out with your family and friends, watching the glow of fireworks, enjoying some time in the pool with the kids… and most of all […]
Change is good. Transitions is a great word. No matter where you are in life you will experience change. Change is good. We have been told that all of our lives. Change happens regardless of whether it’s welcome or not. It just does. Things change. God has incorporated that into the DNA of […]
In light of eternity, does it really matter? I’ve said this phrase many times in the past to myself and those closest to me. Recently I’ve just kinda started thinking and saying it again. Last month I was able to head back to my hometown and see family but it was extremely sad […]
2017! Woo-freaking-hoo!!! I don’t know about you but I am in eager anticipation and expectation for 2017. I am believing for some huge things this year! So let’s talk about some great pointers to make it a freaking fantastic 2017! 1. Make a Vision Board Last month I created a Vision Board for 2017. […]
I love the concept of being “next” for something. No matter where I have been in life, I’ve always had to wait in line and wait for my turn. I’ve found it doesn’t matter how old you get, this never goes away. Being “next” for something is exciting. Being next in line for a […]
So this past weekend I had the opportunity to speak at my buddy Jeff’s church over in Durham, NC. What a great church with some great people! I admit this next scenario happens quite often, I have a set of sermon notes and I just can’t seem to preach the same message twice in […]
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. -2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV Have you ever felt like you just can’t go on and you […]
This week I’m continuing a blog series on the fruit of the Spirit. I’m excited about this series and I’m believing God that we continue to be FRUITFUL! So this week let’s talk about The Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, […]