Live a life of love. Five words to live as this year comes to an end and the new year leaps out of its starting gate. Make it sincere; don't fake it. (Romans 12:9 MSG)

This Christmas...even right now as you're reading this message, pay extra close attention to what your non-verbals are communicating. From this moment on, make sure your life is saying what you want it to say, even when your mouth isn't moving. Step out of the "going-through-the-motions box" and Make A Difference NOW! #MerryChristmas #ChristmasInYourHeart #StepOutOfTheBox

PERSEVERE... and don't give up! As you face each final, pay the price and soak up everything you need to know for it. Then, ask GOD to help you remember it... He will; He knows how tests can do a number on you. PERSEVERE!

In the midst of your frantic schedule today, lean on GOD. Don't hold back. This time of the year can try to squeeze so much out of you, so talk out everything that troubles you with your steadfast Companion. He's got your times in His hand, even the difficult ones. (Ps 31:15)

"Run, Hide, Fight" As the day started, these words were tagged at the bottom of a news channel's TV screen. So, talk to me, what do you do when something catches you off-guard and comes against you or somebody you love? What's your first instinct? Do you follow that instinct or something else? Live against [...]

As you go through this day, don't give in to the pressures that are trying to pull you down, instead lean in to prayer and ask for help. "Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God re-mold your minds from within..." (Roman 12:2 J.B.Phillips)

BLESSED THANKSGIVING to you...as you're driving (whoa, beware of texting-n-driving!), as you're dealing with tempers flaring, as you're making the stuffing/dressing (which do you call it?), as you're missing loved ones, as you're going out of your way to help somebody else.....and for some of you, maybe even as you're planning to watch the Macy's [...]

Stay Grateful.... Today, in whatever adversity you find yourself, stay connected to the Almighty and pour out your heart to Him...He’s listening. In fact, you might even try having some thankfulness and gratitude in the midst of the trouble...it'll help divert your attention away from the problem. "Trust in him at all times, you people; [...]

Today, in whatever adversity you find yourself, stay connected to the Almighty and pour out your heart to Him (Psalm 62:8). He’s listening. "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

Even as the rain comes down and the storms rage, keep believing in the Truth you know. GOD doesn't play games, so keep your eyes on the mark. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. Jeremiah 32:17  "Dear God, my Master, you created earth and sky by your great power—by merely stretching [...]