“There is no situation I can get into that God cannot get me out.” Evangelist James Brown I read a story about James Brown that serves as an excellent illustration on trusting God when we lose control over our circumstances. Brown was taking flight lessons one day when his instructor told him to put the plane into a deep and extended dive. Brown was scared and unprepared for what happened next. The engine stalled, and the aircraft started plunging downward, entirely out of control. It was Continue Reading
Vlog – Biblical Encouragement: Trusting the Omnipotent God (Isaiah 40)
This week on the Friday Vlog: the prophet Isaiah starts the second part of his book bringing encouragement to God's people in exile... 100 years before it occurred. May it bring encouragement for you today. Click below to watch it on my YouTube channel! Continue Reading
When Fear Overtakes Faith
The multitude that welcomed Him less than one week before joins those who seek to kill Him in Jerusalem’s swarming streets. Some are confused. Others, angry. Many are scared. After all, powerful soldiers surround the King of Peace. Their intimidating presence tower over the unarmed Jews. And Joseph ben Caiaphas – the High Priest, the very leader who should embrace the long-awaited Messiah, leads the accusations against the Nazarene. Those who followed Him throughout Galilee and Judea are Continue Reading
Vlog – Find Purpose for Your “Pause”
My Easter weekend for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was posted on Friday on the blog (Click Here to read), so I decided to post my Facebook Encouragement 10- minute video here today. Jesus and The apostle Paul were also isolated. Find purpose in your “pause.” Continue Reading
Good Friday – When What is Meant for Evil Turns out for Good {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Good Friday. The name of the holiday sounds like a paradox. After all, what is "good" about the dark, bleak day of Jesus' suffering and death? It is a puzzle for most children raised in the Christian faith, and therefore, many parents have undoubtedly faced the question at some point: "Mom, Dad — why is it called Good Friday?" The earliest known use of the term "Guode Friday" is found in The South English Legendary, a text from the 13th century. According to The Catholic Encyclopedia, Continue Reading






