Influence For Purpose

Antes de contarles por qué dejé de beber nuevamente, debo decirles por qué dejé de beber la primera vez. De hecho, empezaré compartiendo por qué comencé a beber. Permítanme decirles que con esto no pretendo juzgar a nadie que beba. Dios ha impresionado fuertement en mi corazón el compartir esta historia de mi vida porque las razones por las que lo dejé pueda darle a alguien que luche con cualquier adicción el impulse que necesitan para cumplir su propósito el cual es intención de Dios para su vida.   Empecé a beber cuando tenía 16 años. Aunque mi padre tuvo problemas con el alcohol, no puedo culparlo porque él no es responsable de que yo tome mi primer trago. De hecho, él no lo habría tolerado debido a mi edad y además se lo oculté a él y a mi mamá hasta que tuve la edad para hacerlo.   Al crecer rodeado de mis compañeros, beber parecía ser algo muy normal. Habia gran énfasis en el alcohol, en beber en exceso y emborracharse era acceptable, común y visto como lo divertido a ha...

Being in a relationship is no easy task. Relationships come with many highs and lows, and for us, the lows have been close to the "D" word. Thankfully, by the grace and influence of the Holy Spirit, we decided we needed to seek the guidance of professionals (once again) who might help us through the recent lows (one more time), because we love each other. I think of it as occupational therapy for relationships, because it helps us learn to live with one another. With our therapists’ help, we could see issues we needed to address. This time around was a lack of communication and making time for that communication. Therefore, addressing those issues became our goal. We knew making time for each other and specifically making time to communicate is what we needed. I  believe we needed these times to include a variety of things such as family meetings, prayers, devotions, conversations, and times to vent. As we revisited these, they became our goals for 2023. Furthermore, I wanted...

As I read through the story of Joseph's engagement with Mary, his response to the news of Mary's pregnancy inspired me so much that I had to write about it. We are all facing some kind of trial, problem or difficulty, and as I personally reflect on mine, I want to inspire you to do the same with yours as you read this today. In Joesph's story, I believe there are behavioral principles and attitudes we can imitate when facing problems in life. The holy conception of Jesus in Mary, in essence, puts Joseph to the test because the baby, our beloved Jesus, wasn't conceived by him. She was supposed to be a virgin as far as he was concerned and the news broke out before he had any idea God had conceived this child by the power of His spirit. This story is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verses 18 through 25 and it reads: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, s...

Although I am no longer much for New Year’s resolutions,  I am for seasons and changes therein. With new seasons come adjustments.   How can I adjust unless I self reflect? Too many people aren’t for self reflection and let life happen to them… Don’t let that be you! Reflect, adjust, and try again so you can be the person of purpose and significance you’re created to be!  Click the link below for the full message and be blessed!  9 Deadly Threats To Your Purpose by Pastor Oliver Lee  

                                                                                                                                   One year ago  today   I was freed  f rom a decision (a surgery) that I had made 22 years earlier.  I share a quick update in our YouTube  here .  I was so blessed that God orchestrated my meeting Dr. Dev through a dear friend who I thank God for.     Physically speaking , the last year of my life has been the best year I’ve had and I know the best is yet to come!    I share a quick update in our YouTube channel plus you  can check out the full experience video that I share before ...

Have you ever been on a Guilt Trip ? . Of all the trips to send someone on, avoid sending them on a guilt trip. . A guilt trip is something you say with the intent to make someone feel guilty, especially to make them speak or act in a way they don't want to. .  Encouraging your desires through guilt on someone who doesn't want to do something would cause them to speak or act reluctantly. The Bible is clear about times when you shouldn't act out of reluctance; see 2 Corinthians 9:7. Even though these verses refer to money, the principle can apply.   I was guilty of sending people on guilt trips more often than I'd like to admit . It's something I must regularly remind myself not to do when my expectations aren't met.   Remember the last time someone sent you on a guilt trip? I've been sent on several of them and never want to send anyone on one again because of how I felt.  What happens when someone sends you on a guilt trip? And what do you do?  . I used...