Love is certainly patience, great, sacrifice, and has to have time. In relationships love can be said, but if it isn’t displayed, understood, committed, and faithful then it won’t last at all! It is about being on the same team, not take and never give! It’s about loving each other, the way Christ loves us! 1 Corinthians 13:7 NASB [7] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

We live in a society that can be cold, as Christians there should be warmth from us where we show love to everyone. Our world needs love, and as believers in God it is up to us to show love to each other! John 13:34 NASB [34] A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

Dreams, Goals, & Ambitions they all have importance to us! Have you ever had big dreams, you know you should keep them! There might be somebody or something said to discourage you, but when you love you and love God, then you love the vision and what the Lord has placed inside of you! Joel 2:28 NASB

[28] "It will come about after this That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, Your old men will dream dreams, Your young men will see visions.

Love is such a powerful word, and in this podcast this is centered about our love for ourselves! Do you love yourself, because when you know that God has made you then it’s important to realize who you are! Love is real, love is powerful, and love can be strong, when you place it in you! Psalm 139:14 NASB

[14] I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

There are times, we have to separate ourselves and be separated from things to see and experience God better! What do you ha e to be unplugged from, in order for the Lord to give you a better look and for you to praise Him for it!?!? Psalm 97:12 CSB [12] Be glad in the LORD, you righteous ones, and give thanks to his holy name.

We have heard all of our lives to be competitive, to strive for greatness, and to not settle! That’s all true, but what about the other side of being competitive. Is it possible, that you can be consumed with being competitive that you lose who you are in the process? Philippians 2:3-4 NASB

[3] Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; [4] do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

The relationship between a Pastor , and Associate Minister is so important! It’s a blessing to be called a son in the ministry, and to have a Pastor who you can call Father, Mentor, and who pushes you to succeed! 1 Timothy 4:16 NASB

[16] Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

I’m grateful that the Lord uses me to preach! As I reflect, every time I am able to preach it is just another reflection and reminder of the grace of God! Preaching and Teaching the word of God means everything to me! I’m glad God choose me! 1 Samuel 3:10 NASB

[10] Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for Your servant is listening."

Life is short, and it is certainly too short for us to still hold on to things that really don’t matter anymore. In order to grow, and have a better life there are things that you have to let go of. Some stuff is not worth holding on, as you continue to grow there are things you have to let go of and move on from them while you are still alive and living! Ecclesiastes 11:10 NASB

[10] So, remove grief and anger from your heart and put away pain from your body, because childhood and the prime of life are fleeting.

There can be times and moments, that you are forgotten about! Yet even though people forget you, God always knows about you and you can always serve the Lord! God knows your name! Romans 2:11 NASB [11] For there is no partiality with God.