Raphael R. Roker
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 […]
For context: My school allowed senior students to write and present a speech on behalf of the student body that would be given at graduation. I made it as a finalist, but I guess it was not meant to be hahahaha. However, I still wanted to share it with you. I fastened my seatbelt, glancing […]
I was reading Daniel 3 yesterday, and something new stood out. I saw the importance of having friends who share your convictions. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were unwilling to compromise their beliefs to please Nebuchadnezzar. They were all on the same page in knowing what God required of them. They all knew the truth and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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