Raphael R. Roker
A fundamental component of many religions, specifically Christianity, is spreading one’s faith. In 2009, an online survey of 2,500 protestant churches was conducted by Lifeway Research. The study revealed that around 1 in 10 churchgoers (10%) average at least one monthly evangelistic conversation. I would not want to see what the numbers are today! I […]
I have been interested in a particular lady for the past year and a half. During this time, I wrestled with approaching her or making it obvious that I liked her. I did not want to be turned down by a girl again. Past rejections made expressing my true feelings and moving forward with my […]
It’s a new year with a roller coaster of emotions. Feelings of joy, yet uncertain about what will come in the year. I can tell you that I have already had my fair share of challenges so far. I have written down various goals and aspirations that I would like to achieve, but I do […]
1. I decree and declare that this will be a year of favour, according to Psalm 5:12 (KJV), “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; With favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” 2. I decree and declare that I shall live and not die, according to Psalm 118:17 (KJV), “I shall not […]
Age and Ministry: A Common Struggle We always hear, “Age ain’t nothing but a number..,” until you are in ministry. As a young person who has been involved in ministry for quite some time, someone constantly reminds me that I am “young (insert windblown emoji).” It annoys me to have that reminder as if I […]
The mind is a powerful space, and I imagine it looks like this… It has many aisles, cabinets, and folders that house our thoughts, to-do lists, math formulas, cooking recipes, etc. A continuous field of endless possibilities that births dreams yet can create false narratives. With all the unlimited capabilities of the mind, it is […]
The Weight of Obligations Bills, jobs, assignments, and other obligations have entrapped us. It feels like a never-ending cycle of working to pay bills, only to work again to pay more bills. As soon as money comes into our hands, it seems to disappear just as quickly. Enjoying God’s creation and the beauty of life […]
Yesterday, I had the awesome privilege of being on a live broadcast with my friend and brother, Pastor Isaac Carpenter. We discussed my latest book, “A Charge To Keep,” in hopes of inspiring other authors and individuals to use the gifts God has given them to change the world around them. It was an encouraging […]
I am currently reading a book called, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry,” by John Mark Comer. Let me tell you that it is a book you must read when you can. It exposes the toxicity of the busy and hurry culture we praise in today’s world. Everything is a go-go-go pace with cries of needing […]
“Send me, Jesus, I’ll go” is a phrase we often hear repeatedly amongst Christian circles. Many of us are eager and have such a zeal to go to the nations and reach thousands for the glory of Jesus. However, do we really mean what we are saying? Have we truly counted up the cost of […]
Raphael R. Roker 
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