“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be” -Abraham Lincoln Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you focus on the negative or on the positive? The only one who can make the decision to make your life a positive one is yourself. The best way to stay…
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” ~ Philippians 4:13 The best way to cheat yourself out of greatness is by talking yourself out of completing your goals. The best way to achieve greatness is to make it your goal. No matter what your goals are, the only way to achieve…
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence’s of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” ~ 1 Peter 2:9 As children of God, He wants the very best for us. God wants us to…
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” ~ Proverbs 3: 6 2017 was a year I did not expect. I published my first book, my son beat cancer, and I witnessed God move all throughout America and Russia. Praise God! While 2017 was a year I will never forget;…
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ~ John 1:29 Christmas is about more than caroling. Christmas is about more than Christmas trees and decorations. Christmas is about more than family reunions. Christmas is about more than family vacations. Christmas is about more than food. Christmas is about more…
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” ~ Psalm 73: 26 Some days in the midst of a cold winter, it can be especially hard to get out of bed. I know I for one did not want to leave the warmth…
At the end of December we have an opportunity once again to expand the Kindom of God. At the end of the year, we will be doing five major ministry outreaches in Russia and Crimea. We are beginning with four services in the city of Moscow, and three citywide outreaches in Crimea. We will…
“And looking at them Jesus said to them, ‘With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” ~ Matthew 19:26 There is nothing is that is not possible with God. There is no dream that cannot become a reality. There is no goal that cannot be reached. There is no success that…
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! After eating many plates of turkey, stuffing, and pie I definitely feel a little heavier than usual. But for many people they are feeling weighed down for many other reasons than good food. There are burdens of work, bills, anxiety, relationships, and fears pressing down on millions…
How often are you thankful? This week is Thanksgiving in America, and many families are preparing for long cooking hours, cleaning responsibilities, and incoming relatives. Others are preparing for long work shifts, or travel arrangements. But no matter what plans there are for Thanksgiving, it is the one time of year our society encourages one…