“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Gal 5:22-23 NIV). I often think about the fruit of the spirit which is the character and nature of our Lord. A lack of self-control is rampant in our society today. People are blaming others as being the root of their lost tempers and unc...  Read More

I’m reminded of a blog I wrote concerning Jabaz: “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request” (1 Chronicles 4:9-10 NIV). Jabe...  Read More

I’m reminded of a missionary trip my mom took to Africa back in the day. She fell sick while there and no one would take her to the airport. Somehow, she made her way to the airport, and fortunately there was a plane destined for the states. If the authorities found out she was sick they would never have allowed her to leave Africa with malaria, which she didn’t realize she had. As she sat waiting...  Read More

We’re consumed by everything that needs to be done ‘right now.’ There are so many things that pull on us mentally and emotionally, and it affects us physically. One thing I told my sons, “Take time for self-care, and above all else, take time to wait on the Lord.” There will always be demands placed on you, either by others or by yourself, and you will give time and space to whatever is important ...  Read More

In my earlier years in the church there were those who would say you were cursed if you did not do certain things that they thought God required of you. If you were not faithful in your tithes and offerings, that was a sure sign that your monies would be cursed. It is so amazing how we can allow old habits and old sayings to infiltrate our thinking. Sure, enough there is a requirement in scripture...  Read More

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matt 7:7-8 NIV). This scripture was a part of our bible study Tuesday. As we went into our study, it was apparent that some felt they asked too much, others felt they asked too little, while others didn’t want to commit to an answer at all. I find that, during various times in my walk and relations...  Read More