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Stuff, stuff, and more stuff. Our daily grind coupled with our internal struggles have seemingly culminated into an amalgamation of superfluous living void of tangible results linked to purpose. Are you on track? Can you fruit from your labor. Yes, granted, you are a Child of The Most High God but would He be pleased with your progress if He was asked? Again, are you on track or could you be doing more? A child, loved by our congregation, recently passed and came as a shock to us all. I had to ask myself these questions. I understand the fact that as believers this is not our home. We are aliens to this earth and destined to live in Heaven. As pilgrims on this journey, we build The Kingdom of Heaven here on earth but it almost appears as though we've begun walking around as if we've got forever to do His will while aware here. I take my hat off to my Pastor who is an example of what I'm speaking of. No one I know runs harder for The Lord, leaving no stone unturned and every...

Saints, we walk a tight rope attempting to reach what we believe we deserve. In doing so, we tread with care and with the knowledge that God's net of grace provides safety to avoid the undeniable doom of what we do deserve i.e., death. Yet and still, we wrestle with pride which comes before a fall, greed and jealous gripping us with a fear of lack, and those are just to name a few. As complicated as all of this may appear to be, we but only lack a clear mind to make a choice. That rudimentary choice lies in faith. Faith that can move mountains is, and always was within your grasp as a Child of The Most High God. Yes, sometimes we must stir up the gift but in doing so, we bring to the surface the flavor necessary to add spice to an ordinary life. Each day is just that, a new day never to be seen again and completely different than any other you've experienced. This fact translates to hope. Hope in God's promises for your life. All you have to do is believe that He is Who He ...

What talents do you possess? What problems are you here to solve? What drives you up the wall and pushes you to get involved? They may all be attached to your call. You must ask yourself these questions and don't spend a lifetime wasting time. Finding the answers early and making your requests and intentions known to God can lead to unimaginable levels of personal fulfillment. God is no respecter of person and his laws are immutable. We complain as the world uses His principles for fame, fortune, and recognition while we idly waist and squander our precious riches in fits of grumbling. What I'm hinting at is not just a monetary value but of something deeper. Search your own heart, value your own time, monitor your walk, and give God his due. He is not slack concerning His promises. Make your vision plain by writing it down. Accept it as completed, having your mountain removed because you believed and simply, "act as if... (full in blank)". "... and yet, another ...

We talk about our president and what he has to face in his matters of political obligation. As believers, I'd say that we're under as much pressure if not more. His opposition is nothing compared to our enemies daily barrage of attacks. There is no time lost in Satan's onslaught against us. The Word of God requires that we are steadfast and unmovable, yet and still we waver at every winds whisper. A minister boasted this afternoon that we should get up and stand fast, knowing in our hearts who God is. A true to life relationship with Christ will give us everything that we need to win this fight. Note that as we wrestle, the outcome of our matches result in incremental marks in our walk with Christ. Keep the course. Be ever vigilant and aware. "... and yet, another seed has been planted"

To do better is not enough. The attitude guiding correction of this mediocre mindset must be one of a strong desire, to be better. The act is not as important as the process, which in the long term, i s expected to bring about effective character change. The Word of God states that," For as he   thinketh  in his heart, so is he:..."_Prov.23:7a. The betterment, progression, and authentic growth experience and produced in adversity will equip the believer with the ability to teach earnestly through fully grounded faith. God has given each of us a measure of faith. Don't think you can,  know you can be better with every step in the light of Christ. "...  and yet, another seed has been planted"

What does it matter if you gain the entire world only to lose your soul.  We traverse this world navigating its crazy paths, often being led in multiple directions. I   tweeted earlier today that,"not only will the Holy Spirit convict your heart but it'll convict your mouth as well". Ask yourself,"what have I been proclaiming, claiming, and going after this year". Use the turning of the new year that's fast approaching as a launch pad for a new lease on mind, heart, and mouth dedicated to lifting up Christ. Trust me, you cannot go wrong! "... and yet, another seed has been planted"

At the beginning and end of the day, you resolve to make up in your mind that, for God I live and for God I'll die must hold fast. This world is openly expressing its disdain for all things Holy and of God. It apologizes to no one and expects to be forgiven unapologetically for it's intentionally destructive behavior. Now, don't get the wrong idea. Mat. 7:1-3," 1  Judge not, that ye be not judged.  2  For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.  3  And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Knowing this, we can implement salvation into the equation and reference Christ's blood shed covering all sins for the believer. Yes, which is wherein the crux of our dilemma viewing/discussing the plight of this world. Let us be busy living for God, fighting the good fight, and demonstrating His love. Having no fear in us, bein...

Paul Walker. RIP to a seemingly good guy and by all appearances, social activism, and interviews; a real dude. Walking in purpose must be tied to a life of showing God off in your walk. Are you exhibiting the power of God in your life? Have you found your purpose? It's funny, most people'd associate those questions with fiduciary gain and tangible assets physically expressing their answer i.e., bank accounts, cars, houses & land... None of those things have a bit to do with purpose and your life's work in showing God off, unless that's His intention in His will for your life. In other words, God doesn't mind the material just as long as you don't mind the material more than you mind His will being done, building His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. Show God off while you still can because only what you do for Christ will last. So when Heaven reads it's final credits via The Lambs Book of Life, make sure your names part of Jesus' cast & crew. ...

I was blessed for attending service today. Pastor covered a familiar passage of scripture (Ps.23), shedding new light on things I've overlooked. I'll preface my blessing with the fact that, this past weeks youth study was taught along the same lines. I enjoy how The Spirit of God works that way. His msg. was about trust and prior to delivering his sermon, he spoke on identity. Know who you are. Thinking back, another minister came out of Ephesians on the same subject matter before Pastor preached...,SMH. Who you are is wrapped up in Christ. If you belong to Him then He has the blueprint, schematic, product code, etc., to your life. Why waste it trying to figure it out with Him. Psalms 23 states, "The Lord is my shepherd...". Pastor illustrated the workings of a shepherd's job in detail and one particular point rose poignantly to the the surface. Sheep wander but a shepherd constantly reels them back in and therein rests the blessing that I received. We stray. Whet...

No one said this walk'd be easy but the journey with Christ makes it bearable. You always hear saints say,"just pray that God's Will be done",SMH. Let me clue you in on something, He doesn't need your prayers to fulfill His Will, it just sounds nice. This walk requires obedience which is better than sacrifice but requires sacrifice as well. It was Christ's obedience unto death and His role as The Ultimate Sacrifice atoning for the sins of all mankind that made this journey a reality. This walk requires private time with God in study, reflection, and meditation on/in His Word. God, in His infinite wisdom, takes hold of our hands i.e., lives, once we've accepted Him as Lord and Savior, taking us along like children across and through this journey. I recall song lyrics stating,"I'm glad He sees through eyes of love...". No one does it like my Dad in heaven. He's the imperial shot caller and I'd rather be an adopted son of His than a bast...

When's the last time you took a serious account of your relationship with Christ? Are you living in the fullness of who He's created you to be or is there something missing..., John   10:10 , " The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" . A walk with Christ for a believer is a life long journey of faith and learning..., Proverbs 4:7, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy  getting get understanding.". Knowing who you are and what you're worth to your Father in heaven can greatly improve your daily living..., Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.". A saving, faith knowledge of the blood that was shed on calvary by One for the sins of many should, in simplest terms encourage you to "make your Fath...