It matters

Being a servant has incredible opportunities; you have the ability to add value to the lives of other people, and that value added manages to ripple back to you. Nevertheless, being a servant can be difficult at times, especially when you're opposed by the very people you are trying to help. From time to time, you may wonder if it's worth it! Yes, it is worth it. Everything we do for God matters. Because God sees it, it matters! You matter to God; your faithfulness matters; your spiritual gift matters. Nothing you do for God is in vain. So the next time you feel that your contribution to others is irrelevant, remember- God saw it, so it really matters!

Happy Father's Day

There are an exclusive group of men called Dad; they are to be recognized and honored for the significant role they play in the lives of so many children. God with His bare hands reached down from heaven into dirt and fashioned man, and he coded in man's DNA the ability to become Dads. Despite there masculinity and toughness, they have the ability to be kind and tender hearted. Being a good Dad isn't about being less of anything, it's about being more! Being more like Jesus and introducing the person of Jesus Christ to their families. There are all kinds of Dads, and to them all I say, "Happy Father's Day."

You can't fake this one!

Jesus taught his disciples a principle that can't be simulated or duplicated, it's the principle of humility. The only people who wish to possess this quality are the faithful. Want to test your level of humility? Answer these questions: Are you following Christ example of serving others? Are you serving others on a regular bases? On a personal level, do you really care? Jesus said that He didn't come to earth to be a celebrity, but to lift others up through servanthood! Jesus said that his followers are to follow His example. The command isn't optional; either we will or won't do it! If we do it-humility expresses itself in our deeds. If we won't do it- can't fake it. Then the answer to the test question is obvious. If we won't follow Christ example, how can we truly be Christian?

The Power of Easter

The power of Easter wasn't what we did, but what Jesus did. Those who plotted to kill Jesus felt pretty cocky when they nailed him to the cross. But, their mission wasn't complete. They needed him in the tomb for more than three days. Why? Because, Jesus said he would be raised in three days. If he came out of the tomb alive in three days, He would truly be the son of God. If He came out of the tomb in three days, those who plotted to kill him murdered the son of God. There was a considerable amount of time, energy, and money spent to ensure that he never rose again. But, He was truly the son of God! The tomb couldn't hold him; death couldn't handle him. Therefore, fear not! He rose with all power in heaven and on the earth. He promised each of us that we can experience the power of Easter every single day. Just have faith!

The Greatest Institution on the planet!

Yes. the institution of marriage is the greatest institution on the planet. It's been around longer than IBM, Aflac, Total Systems, and the great USA. This enduring institution has existed for thousands of years, and has given birth to some of the brightest, and religious minds the world has ever known. Admittedly, it has been given a bad rap by a few people- but this too shall pass! Our creator established this enduring institution from the very beginning. Why, because a soul mate completes us! Adam wasn't complete until Eve; Abraham wasn't complete until Sarah. Marriage is that method of completion; the proper soul mate must be willing to commit and pledge their heart in loyalty, to forsake all others for the sake of their happiness and fulfilment.

Living Fearlessly in 2010

If God be for us, who can stand against us! A Shepherd boy by the name of David, stood up against an incredible giant. The odds were against him: he wasn't a fighter, he was too small, to weak, and inexperience. But he didn't stand up to the giant in his own name, but in the name of the Lord! For the believer, the Lord is the rock of your Salvation. As long as you're standing on that Rock, you're standing on a sure foundation. Therefore, don't be afraid to dream, to dare, to hope, and to strive. Live without fear; you have nothing to fear but fear itself. REMEMBER, God didn't give you a spirit of fear, but of love and of power, and a sound mind!

Out with the old!

It's official; we're here! We knew it was coming; we knew that the law of eventuality would walk us right through the front door of the New Year! Whether we like it or not, we are forced to make a few decisions: change or remain the same. To get something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done! Quite simply, make new habits. The new year offers the greatest opportunity to examine our habits. We really don't decide our future; we decide our habits, and our habits decide the future. The secret to your success is hidden within your daily routine. Therefore, decide to make intimacy with God a daily habit. The bible say, we plan, but God brings it to pass! In God's hands is your future, in your hands are the seeds. Make the seeds you plant in the New Year the seeds of new habits. Your future depends on it!