Be careful…
The moment we are unable to do something Jesus would do, just so we can remain a distinct church... we are in trouble. Let us be careful not to be so concerned about being distinct that we become irrelevant and out of touch with the reason we exist as a [...]
Make your own decisions…
In life there will be many people who will place expectations on you. They will be quick to tell you what they believe you should do, how you should behave, who you should become, how you should dress, what you should eat... opinions they don’t necessarily follow themselves. . You [...]
Be You
No matter how hard you try to imitate someone else, you will never be able to capture who they fully are. No matter how much you pretend to be someone you are not, deep down you know you are fooling no one, including yourself. No matter how happy you appear [...]
God give us courage…
May God give us courage to stand up for what’s right. Strength, to speak up against any form of discrimination, hatred, bigotry, racism, and injustice. Hope, to believe we can make a difference in this world even when at times it seems hopeless. We believe we are not called to [...]
I am sorry…
My Muslim brothers and sisters... I am so sorry for what happened in Christchurch, New Zealand, for the many precious lives lost, my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry there are many families who are hurting, who will never be able to say “I Love You” again, and [...]
Stop… and Begin…
Stop telling yourself you can’t and start saying you can. Stop making excuses, and you know there are many, and begin looking for opportunities to make things happen. Stop thinking the worst of yourself and start loving who you are. Stop complaining and start writing down your blessings and the [...]
You are more…
You are not defined by what others say about you. You are not defined by what you sometimes say to your self, you know... all that negative stuff. You are more than enough. You are worthy. You are valuable. You are capable. You are strong. You are brave. You are [...]
The Character is Christ
Having the character of Christ is not based on what you eat, what you wear, what kind of music you listen to, or if you follow all the rules and traditions of your religion. Having the character of Christ is about your love for others. Your treatment toward others who [...]
No Limits
There are some people who will claim God has given us gender roles to fulfill and therefore we should not attempt to go outside those limits because it will disrupt, what they believe, to be God’s plan for us. What they don’t realize is that God is not limited to [...]
Beside Every Great Woman
Beside every great woman is a great man. A man who encourages and inspires her to be the best she can be. A man who believes she is capable of doing anything she sets her mind to. A man who is not afraid of what others think, because he knows [...]