LOVE IS A DECISION

LOVE IS A DECISION

A young man left our church and sent a hurtful message to me, but I chose to overlook it. Months later, he visited me at the office, pretending all was well. My warm welcome caught him off guard, and he apologized for his previous words. His apology didn’t...
DEVELOPING PRAYER MUSCLES

DEVELOPING PRAYER MUSCLES

I remember when we tried lifting weights and checked our muscles after a day or two as children, only to be disappointed that nothing had changed. We didn’t realize growth happens daily, not overnight. The same is true about developing your spiritual muscles. It...
YOU NEED A VICTORY MENTALITY

YOU NEED A VICTORY MENTALITY

As I exited the campus gate after a challenging exam week, a classmate approached me and asked, “Pastor, how’s today’s paper? Are we going to make it?” I replied, “I’ve already passed.” My confidence came from understanding...
YOU CANNOT OVERPREPARE

YOU CANNOT OVERPREPARE

Recently, I saw my younger daughter roaming around the house, so I asked if she’d done her homework from school. She said yes. Then I asked, “How about your upcoming test? Have you prepared for it?” Her response surprised me: “Daddy, I’m...
PRIORITIZE YOUR RECEIVING

PRIORITIZE YOUR RECEIVING

One practice that shaped my Christian journey was listening to messages. Back then, I’d carry a cassette player (we called it a Walkman). I’d listen to messages repeatedly and often slept with them playing in the background. I’ve kept that up. I...