There’s something profoundly humbling about realizing that who I am today isn’t who I was yesterday, and who I’ll be tomorrow is still being shaped by God’s faithful hands. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. Because of God’s grace, I’m becoming the person He’s appointed me to be. Scripture reminds us in Philippians 1:6 that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” This promise anchors my soul on difficult days when growth feels slow or impossible. God isn’t finished with me yet. Read More
Category: Vision
Fireflies & Divine Revelation
Growing up in the country, I was privileged to see fireflies light up the night on a regular basis. They are quite beautiful to behold. As I watched them, I thought about how God’s Word is revealed to us and impacts our daily lives. Here is a lesson from the firefly. Fireflies Illuminate the Darkness—So Does Divine Revelation Fireflies shine brightest in the dark, offering a glimpse of light in otherwise shadowy places. Their glow stands out not because the environment is bright, but because it’s *not*. Divine revelation works the same. God’s truth often comes in the darkness—when we’re Read More
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr: Pursue Justice
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
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