“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” -Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬If your kids are anything like mine, they love to play on the tablet. Whether it’s watching videos or playing games, they just want the experience of being able to have this device in their hands. One thin...  Read More

“The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.” -Psalms‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬There are some things in life you don’t know that you need until you lack them. You don’t realize how important water is until you are thirsty. We sometimes take the air for granted until we are short of breath. The activities of our limbs just seem normal until we have an injury. We d...  Read More

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” -Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬One day, we were at basketball tournament that had multiple courts. As a coach, I know that there are certain things that you don’t do in settings like that because it can cause problems. I noticed that one of the kids was ...  Read More

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” -I Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Do you remember going to the grocery store growing up? Before walking in the store, there was a reminder of the expectations of how you were to act in the store. It may have went something like this. “When we get in this store, don’t look at...  Read More

“Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.” -Psalms‬ ‭100‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬There are few words that you have probably heard before. They are simple words with meaning. I serve at the pleasure of the President. You may have heard those words in movies, television, and even in some oaths. The phrase simply means that whatever the president wants, since you work for him, you are...  Read More

“Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.” -Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬In the age of social media, everyone has an opinion about everything. Politics, religion, relationships, education, and sports just to name a few. There are those who believe that they are experts on these topics simply because they have the ability to share their...  Read More

“When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.” -Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬There was a story of a woman who walked out of the restroom. As she was walking, another lady noticed that her dress was stuck in her under garments. Rather than letting the lady walk around and be embarrassed, the other lady tried to get her attention. After several attempts, the woman ignored her crie...  Read More

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” -James‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬It is amazing sometimes the lengths that kids will go in the classroom. Before technology was a heavy emphasis, pencil and paper was the route that classes had to go. As a teacher, I would go through the lesson and give them time to complete their a...  Read More

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” -Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Going from high school to college was something that everyone looks forward to. It’s a major step and sign of transition from one level to the next. One is moving closer to the purpose and destiny that has b...  Read More

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?” -Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬There was once a cartoon named Popeye. Popeye was a sailor who would find himself against opposition that would try to take his girlfriend named Olive Oil. Each episode, there was a point where he would find himself weak and afraid. When he couldn’t d...  Read More

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” -‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬There are times when you are able to reflect over your life and think about some things that you have done. Sometimes, there are things that make you go hmm… When I was younger, I remember playing in our den area. After a while, I remember feeling a little tire...  Read More

“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” -Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Have you ever experienced a broken heart? Do you remember the pain that you experienced? Do you remember how hard it was to do every day tasks? Do you remember tears rolling down your face...  Read More