To Excel requires the show of Excellence. Learn from Joseph (Genesis 37, 39 – 41), Joseph showed an attitude (spirit) of excellence regardless of the situation. Joseph refused to compromise (to be less than excellent). He reported his brothers when they did wrong. (Genesis 37: 2) As a slave, Joseph chose excellence even when he … [Read more…]
Have you ever been tempted to commit a sin or an illicit act only to be accused or condemned by the tempter for the very act which you have committed? The very person who tempts, lures, advises or encourages you to do evil would be the first to stand against you at the time of … [Read more…]
Saturday after Ash Wednesday, March 04, 2017. 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:9b-14 Thus says the LORD: If you remove from your midst oppression,false accusation and malicious speech;If you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday; … [Read more…]
Jesus desires that we follow him, he invites us to a heirship that elevates us; and he sends us out to do the will of God. More importantly, he charges us with authority. Mark 16:15-20: 15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will … [Read more…]
Now, we are getting closer to the crux of the matter. So let me ask… Who is a man of authority? Or how does one assume authority? How long can a man be in authority? The text would also attempt to recommend ways in which we can exert this authority. Like Shakespeare would say; “Some … [Read more…]