The death of self is life’s highest privilege

“God wants us to carry the yoke of selflessness so we can live our lives on the heights of humility and not in the valley of the flesh. The valley of the flesh is a place of death and disillusionment. It is pure ruin. Decay of the soul is the mark of the flesh and…

You have to wonder sometimes

You have to wonder sometimes, How is it that we have trusted our own thinking in so many ways Instead of looking up and admitting our folly How many doors have we walked through that lead nowhere  When we tried to do it in our own strength The voice of the world around you will…

If you stop for a moment

If you stop for a moment You will realize that life is not meant to be lived in a hurryWhen you slow down enough you will understand The ache inside for something deeper than the surface Stimulation, distraction- these are the tools of the timesTo keep you from taking the time to listen And understand That the purpose of your…

Why did I write my book, Glorious Destiny?

My book, GLORIOUS DESTINY did not happen out of a desire to put my writing skills to work or because I wanted to publish a book in my name. I’m not a person who writes something for the sake of being heard. For me, it goes deeper than that- I consider it a mandate that…

Is it all worth it?

The push of doing the right thing, day in and day out, can sometimes seem overwhelming. It would be so easy if the rewards were instant. You work hard and it seems like more obstacles are rising than moving out of your way. You often feel unseen and misunderstood but all you want is to…

If I did not believe

If I did not believe a reward awaits, I would not run hard after Christ If I did not believe in immortality, I would waste my life on worthless things! If I did not know the meaning of freedom, I would live in heavy chains forever If I would not carry the weight of Your…