Author Archives: #4GIVEN

“You got to own -your own story!” Beloved, “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” It’s easy to hide the messy chapters, to bury the pain, or to only … Continue reading →

“A Perfect Savior.” Beloved, we don’t pray for perfect circumstances—we pray to a Perfect Savior. If your hope is in life becoming flawless, you will always be disappointed. Life will bring storms, valleys, and unexpected twists. But prayer isn’t about … Continue reading →

“The Way You Do Anything Is the Way You Do Everything” Beloved, excellence is not built in big moments—it’s revealed in the little ones. “The way you do anything is the way you do everything.” If you cut corners when … Continue reading →

“God Wants What Is Best for You.” Beloved, never settle for less than God’s best. We often pray for what seems good—a job, a relationship, an opportunity—but God sees the whole picture. What looks good to us may only be … Continue reading →

“Where Your Energy Goes, Your Life Follows.” Beloved, the direction of your energy shapes the direction of your life. If your energy is poured into worry, fear, or bitterness, your days will be consumed by anxiety and regret. But if … Continue reading →

“Contempt Ruins Relationships” Beloved, every relationship can survive disagreements, but few survive contempt. Disagreement says, “I don’t see it your way.” Contempt says, “You’re beneath me.” And when that seed is planted, love begins to wither, trust begins to fade, … Continue reading →

“Handling People Who Mishandled You” Beloved, one of your greatest tests will be how you handle people who mishandled you. David knew this well. Though Saul had once loved him, jealousy consumed the king’s heart. Saul hurled spears at him, … Continue reading →

“The Balm That Still Heals” The Bible records that in ancient times there came from Gilead, beyond the Jordan, a rare and precious substance used to heal and soothe. Some believe it was derived from a tree or shrub, highly … Continue reading →

“They Can’t Stop What God Has Started!” Some people might not like you. They might talk about you, doubt you, or even try to block you—but they can’t stop you. Why? Because God’s favor always outweighs any and all opposition. … Continue reading →

“Wisdom vs. Knowledge” My Beloved beautiful wife recently said , “Knowing things without growth is just information. But applying what you know, allowing it to transform you and those around you—that’s wisdom.” Knowledge fills the mind, but wisdom shapes the … Continue reading →