Kindness – Do Your Part

Friday the 13th!  Normally, a scary proposition.  Hollywood distributes movies that glorify death and darkness on this day.  Millions flock to see them.  But…this week has been designated as WORLD KINDNESS WEEK and today, the 13th, is officially WORLD KINDNESS DAY.
Kindness is simply a having a friendly attitude toward others.  It is manifested through Jesus’ [...]

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How Do You Communicate?

“Let all things be done decently and in order.” – 1 Corinthians 14:40
In cooperation with the International Society of Friendship and Good Will, the world (this is a global coalition) is about to conclude what is affectionately known as WORLD COMMUNICATION WEEK, the 1st of November through the 7th.
I am personally reminded about Paul’s teaching [...]

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Forgiveness

Today, October 30th, is National Forgiveness Day in the United States.  Forgiveness is such a powerful characteristic of God, and healing tooling, that Jesus teaches about this phenominal concept during His first public sermon – The Sermon on the Mount.
In the Book of Matthew, chapter 6, Jesus gives us outline, example and pattern for prayer.  Two [...]

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Pastoral Care Week

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervant prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
James 5:16 – KJV
Did you know that someone near and dear to your heart prays for you consistently?  Do you wonder why blessings constantly through and to you?  Well, think about the [...]

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The Glory of the Lord

“May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.” – Psalm 104:31
Referenced over 500 times in the Scripture, glory is a word that describes the beauty, magnificence, splendor and majesty of our Heavenly Father.  It literary means ‘to honor’ or ‘renown.’
Psalm 104 is reminicient of creation throughout its 35 [...]

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Outlook on Life

Quote for the day:
Your outlook on life is the beginning of the outcome that you will experience.

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Coming Together

Notice how our President is true to his word?  How he reaches out to those of the other side of the table (i.e., Republicans and our Muslim bothers and sisters) in hopes of a peaceful truce?  What a good example for our children to emulate.  You see, in politics, there are no permanent enemies and [...]

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Wow…Simply WOW!

Wow!
What a weekend in Washington, DC, celebrating with my fellow Americans, the inauguration of our 44th President of the United States.  A born leader and experienced to usher in much needed change, my family and I had a GREAT time walking the national mall, viewing the U.S. Capitol, watching several anchors and reporters conduct interviews [...]

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Merry Christmas and Blessings for a New Year

As we come to a close on another year, I want to take the time to wish you a very, very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in 2009.  As we reflect on the old, and look forward to the new, allow God to quiet your spirit and mind for the coming days.  Remember, [...]

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Congratulations President-elect Obama

Congratulations President-elect Obama.  Well done.
Today is a new and exciting day! 
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
(Psalm 118:24)
Change is, and was, needed and will inevitably
happen.  What we experienced on November 4th was phenominal and God-ordained.
As I’ve stated since last January, President-elect Obama has the favor [...]

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