Author Archives: #4GIVEN

“Hate Has Never Solved a Problem.” Beloved, Maya Angelou once said, “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” How true those words remain. Hate only multiplies division, fuels bitterness, and … Continue reading →

“Breathe Again, Live Again” The Lord declared in Ezekiel 37:5: “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!” These words were spoken to a valley full of … Continue reading →

“Self-Satisfaction Is a Trap” Beloved, self-satisfaction = prideful contentment that blinds you to your real need for growth or God. When we convince ourselves that we’ve “arrived,” we close the door to His transforming work. In Revelation 3:17, Jesus warns … Continue reading →

“Don’t Blame Others” Beloved, we live in a world quick to point fingers when life doesn’t turn out the way we hoped. But the truth is this: don’t blame others for the road you’re on—it’s your own asphalt. The path … Continue reading →

“Lord, Prepare Me” Beloved, sometimes the biggest gap between prayer and promise is preparation. We ask God for promotion, but are we prepared to handle the weight of it? We pray for blessing, but can we steward it well? That’s … Continue reading →

“Leadership Starts With Washing Feet” Beloved, true leadership isn’t about titles, positions, or applause—it’s about service. Jesus, the Son of God, the King of Kings, gave us the greatest leadership lesson when He knelt to wash His disciples’ feet. In … Continue reading →

“A Word on Forgiveness” My younger brother Deto Man(Dietrich) asked me to write a message about forgiveness. Many of you don’t know that his first infant son (my nephew), Trevon, was killed as a result of senseless domestic violence. After … Continue reading →

It truly hurts my heart to see how deeply divided we’ve become over the very thing freedom promises: the right to speak, to believe, to share. Charlie Kirk stood boldly for freedom of speech, reminding us that disagreement is not … Continue reading →

“Be Strong- We Are In His Grip” The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 6:10 to “be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” With these words, Paul reminds us that true strength is not found in self-reliance, … Continue reading →

“God Never Wastes Anything” Beloved, nothing you’ve walked through is wasted in the hands of God. Every trial, every tear, every triumph—He uses it all to shape you into who He’s called you to be. God never wastes anything in … Continue reading →