Awakening to the sound of birds outside of my window, I laid upon my bed under the gentle cool breeze, drinking in the fresh newness of the morning. For some reason I had awakened alert and refreshed this morning, unlike many where I could barely get myself out of bed. My desire was to be an Read More
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Emotional Growth Through the Storms
The following article was written in 1997 or 1998. Little did I know that what I thought was hard times back then, was just a primer for emotional intelligence … because the worse was yet to come. We often think that what we’re going through at the time is the worse we’ve ever seen. Sometimes Read More
The Gift of YOU
Each of us are giftsand each of us are weapons,each of us are healing balm,and each of us are acid, we are vessels –and tools … to learn that intimatelyand to know how to best use it for goodis the highest praise to He who created us. When we live “full out” and are authentic Read More
How To Tell Who is Right and Who is Wrong
How many times have you felt stuck in the middle of an argument by two people that you love? You can see both sides of things, but there’s an impasse and the relationship appears to be falling apart, or the opportunity will be lost and at no small cost to those involved. In the case Read More
The Hidden Lies Behind “Being Saved”
Ever notice how people react these days, to the question of “Are you saved?” The meaning and ‘punch’ of what that question meant has become blurred through time and one horrific life event after another. Whether watched over the news or experienced in your personal life, if you have been “saved” you may wonder why Read More
Communication Assumptions are Deadly!
Are you being challenged in your relationships? Whether that relationship is with your spouse, your friend or a congregational member, making assumptions about what they “really” mean – can be deadly. The death of many a relationship has been caused solely by blind assumptions regarding motives and intentions. As a leader in a church, or Read More
Is it Racial or Behavioral?
Yesterday I received, along with a host of other people, a string of Tweets from someone we all know and love dearly. This sweet man was visiting a city that he was not completely familiar with. While there, he decided to take a walk and, as is his nature, became deeply engrossed in his thoughts Read More
Fireworks When The World Has Stopped
Today is the 4th of July. I almost forgot what day it was because I’ve been focused on some projects. Realizing this, I was reminded of another day in 1984 … My Mom and I were driving home after spending yet another day sitting at my Father’s bedside. He was dying of cancer and had Read More
What’s in Your Toolbox?
Here’s some of my favorite resources: Dr. Carolyn Leaf Anthony Robbins John Maxwell Byron Katie TED Bob Proctor Dr. Phil Resources like this is what I call my “Tool Box.” And for those who have just gasped that I dared mention resources that are not considered to be “Christian” or scriptural, may I remind you Read More
Dreams, Illusions, Perceptions and Realities
As long as I can remember, I’ve been acutely aware of my very colorful and realistic dreams. I suppose it comes with the territory of being an artist … or maybe I just decided to pay closer attention to them. There have been times that I have had a dream and it actually came to Read More
Sheep Eating Plants On The Prowl
Recently a friend sent me an article about this unusual and deadly plant. Everything about this living organism shouts METAPHOR! How well I know a wide range of individuals within churches of all denominations who patiently wait their time to feed on unsuspecting ‘sheep’ or fellow Christians. At first appearance, they seem harmless enough, with Read More
Wait a Minute … Have We Been Praying Wrong?
The other day while praying, I believe I began to receive an epiphany … I say began, because I’m still chewing on this … When we pray, we are asking God for favor (when He’s already given it) and supply (when He has already given it) and … well… you get the picture. So … Read More