start a fire!

Sometimes in life things happen and our light grows dim…I’m asking that this month you look around in your family, your friends, co-workers, fishing buddies, book club members, the person next to you at the gym, your boss, your professor, your neighbor, that youth walking by, the person in the same aisle as you in the grocery store. Be observant this month. Ask God to help you sense the needs of those in your everyday activities and how to help them….That’s how we all can start a fire. A burning of the soul for more…. A burning for God….Go and start a fire! 

The world needs you! 

love, peace, & courage

your gift will bless someone else...

I don't know what your gift is, but I do know it will bless someone else. Maybe you have a smile that lights up a dark heart. Maybe you encourage others, just by listening to them and telling them, "Everything will be ok." Maybe you are that co-worker that always says, "Hey lets go get some lunch." Maybe you are the one that people can share things with and they know you will not tell anyone else. Maybe you are the one who can make everyone laugh, even on their worst day. Maybe when you sing you give people the chills. Maybe just being there for others. Maybe you are an example for others to keep pursuing their dreams. Maybe you are the one that tells others the truth when others won't. Maybe you are the one that has good advice. Maybe you are the one who is struggling and not afraid to share that difficult journey with others. Maybe you are the one who is always positive. Maybe you are the one who teaches others what you know. Maybe you are the one who is not judgmental. Maybe you are the one who allows people to be who they are flaws and all. Maybe you are the one who completes tasks in a timely manner. Maybe you are the one people can count on. Maybe you are helpful. Maybe you always are inviting people over to your house. Maybe you go further than saying hello and ask, "How are you today?" This list could go on and on... We all inspire someone in our life...We all have different gifts....We all have a gift to share with this world...Please be who God has asked you to be and bless us with your beautiful light.

Year of Jubilee!!

Let this be our year of Jubilee!!!

I don't know what you have asked God for, but I will say this, please keep praying and keep believing that God will keep His promises to you. Keep dreaming, keep believing, your blessings are right around the corner!!

love, peace, & courage 

Happy New You!

These are just a few thoughts that settled with my heart during this past year. I’m hoping to use them throughout 2014 for inspiration to keep pushing forward!!

“Go after what you want.” g

“Be & Live.” g

“We all have strengths and weaknesses.” g

“Never take for granted a thank you, you never know how you made someone’s day.” g

“Allow yourself to make a mistake.” g

“Life is full of detours.” g

“Sometimes you have to figure things out on your own.” g

“I am not sure I know what success is, I just give my best in everything that I do.” g

“Embrace who you really are.” g

“My story is my story. Your story is your story. Everyone has something to share with the world.” g

“Life is change.” g

“Pray and trust God with the desires of your heart.” g

 

"Trust your passions and dreams." g

“Your peace does not have a price tag.” g

“New book, New story.” g

“God is just a prayer away.” g

"Struggle brings strength." g

 

love, peace, and courage

 

 

 

Giving Thanks Day!!

What I am thankful for...

God
My family
My friends
Poetry
Being a youth mentor
Being able to smile even when life throws a curve ball
The professional opportunities I have experienced
My health
My outlook on life
My determination
My ability to give myself a break (sometimes you just need to take pause in life)
The blessing that I woke up this morning
The joy in learning new things every single day
Those moments when I learn more about myself
Embracing those seasons in my life when life goes so fast like a train and then those seasons when life goes slow and maybe a complete halt, like a stop sign. Those moments in my life are when I've grown the most and my faith is strengthened.

love, peace & courage

What have you been called to be?

Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. Jeremiah 32: 17

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"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly." - Langston Hughes

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Q. What is a Spiritual Gift?

A. A Spiritual Gift is a special characteristic given by the Holy Spirit to every member of the body of Christ.

Q. Why should we discover our Spiritual Gifts?

A.

·        Spiritual Gifts help in finding God's will in our life

·        Spiritual Job Description

·        Appropriate commitment to Ministry

·        Helps overcome feelings of weakness

Bible passages with the list of spiritual gifts: (Please read these as we will discuss these in more detail)

     ·        Romans 12:3-9

·        Ephesians 4:11-12

·        I Cor. 12: 1-31

·        I Peter 4: 10-11

·        I Cor. 14: 1-40

More questions that I will answer next time:

How do I discover my Spiritual Gift?

What should I do once I know my gift?

If you have any questions about Spiritual Gifts, please ask and I will do my best to answer them.

keep dreaming

not alone

 

This is what I learned from God this month:

 

1)     He loves me more than I could ever humanly imagine.

2)    Sometimes He wants me to be totally alone so that He can talk to me, one on one. (ie. He takes out any distractions in my life.)

3)    He will bring people into my life that will help me fulfill the purpose He has given me. His timing is perfect and I no longer question it.

4)    The more I learn about God, the more I learn about myself.

 

Young Adult Section: Blaze

 Sometimes your friends and family may not understand you and your faith. Keep on keeping on. God is with you. You are not alone.

 

My Prayer 

 Lord, I thank you for today. Lord, thank you for each person that has received this email. Lord, thank you for giving me this assignment to share with others. Lord, sometimes in life we feel alone. We feel like we are breathing, but not living and everything gets dull. Lord help us to live the rich life that you have planned for each of us. We love you so much Lord. Thank you for always being there.

In Jesus name, Amen.

 

love, peace, and courage