Author Archives: #4GIVEN

In Phil 4:12 Paul declared that he “learned” the secret (power) of contentment. The fact this was a “learned” discovery tells me that he struggled with NOT being content (envy, jealously, self-pity etc.) Denis Waitley once said, “I had the … Continue reading →

MAKE A DIFFERENCE:An average 40 hour work week (x) 4.33 weeks (Average weeks in a month over a 12 month period.) =173.20 hours worked per month. 24 hours per day (x) by 7 days (x) 4.33 weeks=727.44 hours per month.  … Continue reading →

C.S. Lewis said, “I cannot learn to love my neighbor as myself till I learn to love God: and I cannot learn to love God except by learning to obey Him” Let’s be honest; how can we really learn to … Continue reading →

   Samuel Ulman said, “Years wrinkles the skin, but a lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” What a powerful quote! How many Christians out there are beaten, weighed down, and burdened with life trials, headaches, and disappointments? Too many! I … Continue reading →

Reggae artist Admiral Tibet is most noted for his hit smash entitled ‘Serious Time’. He penned in his opening hook, “Time is so serious, cantankerous and dangerous. Is only in the Father, you know I put my trust.” Time is … Continue reading →

When money is wired, transferred, and/or direct deposited there is always a waiting or processing period. In other words, the money is yours but you gotta wait until the transaction has been verified in order to access it! Hypothetically, we … Continue reading →

ICYMI: The ‘pity party’ is officially over. We all experience bad days, sleepless nights, stressful weeks, and seasons of inclement disappointments. However, if you are reading this message that means you are a survivor. There’s no power in sulking in … Continue reading →

No matter what your family, friends, frenemies, and enemies say about you, never underestimate your place on this planet. You were born in purpose, for purpose, and with purpose by the Creator of everything! Khalil Gibran said, “If the grandfather … Continue reading →

   So why is developing Godly character so difficult? Well, Helen Keller hit the nail on the head when she said, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be … Continue reading →

  Why is it so difficult to live in peace and why is it so hard to find contentment? Eric Hoffer said, “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” The bible tells us to, … Continue reading →