Daily Living

Rethinking Complaining – Tearing Down to Rebuild

Rethinking Complaining – Tearing Down to Rebuild

Rethinking Complaining – Tearing Down to Rebuild by Madisyn Taylor When we spend all of our time complaining, we are in essence in constant “destroy” mode rather than “building” mode. We all know someone who has elevated the process of […]

by · April 25, 2015 · Daily Living, Ethics, Op Ed
Matters of Faith: Conversations Behind Closed Doors

Matters of Faith: Conversations Behind Closed Doors

Conversations Behind Closed Doors I preached a sermon once on the subject, “Somebody’s Talking About You” focusing on the conversations that takes place behind closed doors; conversations that take place about a person without that person being aware that a […]

by · April 19, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed, Religion
MATTERS OF FAITH: The Power of Your Word

MATTERS OF FAITH: The Power of Your Word

The Power of Your Word   In one of my devotional periods this week, I was significantly moved by one in particular. It came on the morning after a very stimulating session I had with a group of young men […]

by · April 12, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
Matters of Faith: The UpSide To Death

Matters of Faith: The UpSide To Death

“THE UPSIDE TO DEATH” A Sunday school teacher asked her 5 year olds questions to help them to understand why trusting Jesus is the only way to get to heaven. She asked, “If I sell everything I have and give […]

Matters of Faith: RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Matters of Faith: RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

“If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously” (Romans 12:8 NLT). The most interesting thing about leadership is the way we think of our leaders. “Lead, follow, or get out of the way!” I remember hearing these […]

by · March 22, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Op Ed
MATTERS OF FAITH: People in Your Life, Your Life in People

MATTERS OF FAITH: People in Your Life, Your Life in People

I was privileged to attend the homegoing services for a man who truly transformed lives and impacted communities on an international level. I called this man “friend.” As I reflected on the more than 30 years I’ve known him, I […]

by · March 15, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith
Faith in Daily Living: DISCIPLINE — THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO EVERY SUCCESS

Faith in Daily Living: DISCIPLINE — THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO EVERY SUCCESS

As we near the close of Black History Month, I was reminded of the speech Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered at the March on Washington August 28, 1963 where he told the world about his dream. A wonderful […]

by · February 27, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith

Faith In Daily Living: THE BENEFIT OF LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

Recently, a friend posted on Facebook a dilemma he was facing that was challenging his relationship with the young lady he had chosen to develop a serious relationship with. In part, it seems that he felt emotionally, financially, and personally […]

by · February 15, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Uncategorized