Reaching people with the truth, relevance, and life-changing power of Jesus Christ
The first blessing upon humankind is found in the bible: “God blessed them (Adam and Eve) and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth…” (Genesis 1:28). My dad had 23 children, a huge number even by African standards. I think he read Genesis 1:28...
One day I received a phone call from a dad who was clearly upset with his 8-year-old son. I listened as he shared his frustrations, which were mostly normal things that little boys do. As a father of three sons, I could relate. When I asked what sparked his call to vent (because that is what he...
When a man loves a woman, can't keep his mind on nothing else; He'd trade the world for the good thing he's found. These words are part of the 1991 hit song that landed Michael Bolton a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In his classic sentimental style, the singer-songwriter...
A middle school guidance counselor organized a fashion show for the students and faculty of her school. Students as well as faculty and staff took turns on the “runway” of the stage, to the delight of a cheering audience. The organizer of the fashion show also participated as she was...
Today commemorates a historical event that occurred over two thousand years ago: the death or Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. After his last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples, Jesus was killed as a common criminal on a cross. Even if you are not into “this Jesus thing”, it is...
A young man once told his mentor that his “friends” had abducted a lady, taken her car and her money, traumatized her, and finally released her. The police came looking for the culprits, asking questions in his neighborhood, but he offered no information. When asked by his mentor why...
Unless you have lived on another planet for the past year, you are well aware of the global pandemic called COVID-19. In the United States alone, almost 30 million people have been infected with 539 thousand deaths. Worldwide, there are more than 122 million infections with over 2.7 million...
Last week I wrote about the deadly duo (for the Devil) of Fasting and Praying. Today I want to take a deeper dive into the spiritual discipline of Fasting. It is important to understand the depth and dimensions of the discipline of Fasting. Here are some important truths about...
The Spiritual Disciplines are a means by which you can develop and practice your faith. Spiritual Disciplines help you become stronger and better prepared to deal with the challenges of life. FASTING is a spiritual discipline; so is PRAYER. Both Fasting and Prayer...
On April 2, 1988, my mother lost her battle with cancer. She was one of six children (she had five brothers) born to her parents. Her parents had some property, including land. Before my grandparents passed, they put my mother in charge of their family estate. My mother cared for her brothers...
