MOTIVATE The fall months are peak hurricane season for the east coast. Periodically, storms can grow strong enough with hurricane winds and floods to create significant damage for physical properties and possessions but also take human life. Thus, states and counties have developed specific lists for hurricane preparation, as well as designated routes for evacuation.Yet,…
A Kings Heart (2 Kings 18-20)
MOTIVATE A Canadian woman found out she was pregnant. She was overwhelmed with her circumstances, especially because this would be her 14th child. She considered aborting her baby, but thankfully she did not. This baby girl would grow to become a beloved singer with millions of fans. Her name was Celine Dion. A 17 year…
A Nation’s Reckoning (2 Kings 17)
MOTIVATE Most everyone has a love/hate with alarm clocks.[1] For those of you who are retired, allow me to remind you that the function of an alarm clock is to awaken us to our purpose. They are preset at night to sound at a specific time with a loud ring or a melodic song. When…
Only God Can Heal (2 Kings 5)
MOTIVATE I’ve had the privilege of preaching at several churches in 4 countries, extended teaching a handful of churches, but serving as a pastoral staff member at only 4 churches. One unique experience at churches is what is known as “potluck.” There have been some great potlucks in my Christian life, but few surpass the…
