Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He lived according to the basic principles of goodness aligned with his faith. Here is a statement from his letter from the Birmingham jail that should encourage each of us to always seek to stamp out injustice whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” The statement by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates deeply with biblical principles of justice, interconnectedness, and love Read More
Category: Vision
Elevate and Dominate In Your New Season
It’s a new year and a new season. Now is the time to start making plans to elevate and dominate in every area of your life (physically, spiritually, emotionally, etc.). To help you start off the year, I am including my Strategic Planning Workbook. Here is a link to download a copy. Remember, you get to start over every 24 hours, so do not move forward into your new season with a spirit of dread. The spirit of dread is a feeling of fear and anxiety that can be subtle and sneak into your thoughts. It can cause you to avoid Read More
The Relationship Between Vision, Decision, and Spiritual Growth
Spiritual growth requires both the clarity of purpose (vision) and the commitment to take actionable steps (decision). The combination of these elements allows us to move forward in our walk with God, deepening our faith and fulfilling His purpose for our lives. Vision in Spiritual Growth Scripture: Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained; But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God]. (Proverbs 29:18) For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and Read More
Vision Must Be Followed By Decisions
Having a vision is important if you want to continue to grow spiritually, professionally, and personally in the new year. However, you can never fulfill your vision without making a decision. The four lepers in 2 Kings 7:3-4 had a vision of survival. They made a decision to venture out of their comfort zone and find food. Having a vision and not making a decision is basically the same as not having a vision at all. Here are four correlations between vision and decision based on the story of the four lepers in 2 Kings 7:3-4: 1. Vision clarifies the Read More
Preparation: Wisdom from Noah’s Obedience
Preparation is not wasted time; it is a necessary act of faith and obedience. Noah’s story (Genesis 6:9-22) teaches us that preparation, when guided by God, leads to preservation and blessing. Below is a guide to help you embrace the principles of preparation in your life.
