Life presents three states: in a storm, coming out, or about to enter. Trust in God’s promises, for He can change outcomes. Let His peace rule, as our anchor holds in life’s storms.
Category: Challenge
There are times when things are handed to us and other times when we have to go after whatever we desire. Sometimes, the door is easily opened, and other times, not so much. Not everyone is born with a golden spoon, a business to inherit, or a trust fund. Most people are building from the […]
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YOUNG & IN MINISTRY
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 […]
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WARRING IN THE MIND
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 […]
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DON’T LOSE YOURSELF
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 […]
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IT’S IN YOUR HANDS
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 […]
“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 […]
One of the things I have been learning is to not allow myself to view those who God has placed in my life in this season through the lens of those who have hurt me in a previous season. It is easy to see people through the lens of hurt, trauma, etc. It is easy […]
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SOLO
As I reflect on the year 2022, I cannot help but be proud of myself for learning to never allow the absence of people to cause me to forfeit creating memorable moments, even if it was by myself. Moving from a different state to a new university as a transfer junior was challenging. I found […]
Today makes one year since I made the decision to quit my job. A job that was an answered prayer. It was one of the most challenging decisions that came with many tears, uncertainty, and mental battles. It was also a decision I did not make without seeking wise counsel. However, as a person who […]
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