On Reconciliation
One more theme to look at during Lent is reconciliation, which builds on repentance, forgiveness, and obedience. Start first by reading Colossians 1: 15 – 19, which I will refer to as the foundation for our reflection. I think you would agree with me that reconciliation is a process that seems to be very difficult to achieve. […]
On Obedience
Another thing we learn throughout Lent is obedience, in addition to repentance and forgiveness. Read Philippians 2: 3 – 11. Paul, the writer of this letter to the Church in Philippi, tells us that Jesus is the model for humility and obedience. When you look up the Word, obedience, in dictionaries, it implies some form of […]
How to Influence
How to influence is one of these topics that come up everywhere. In this video, I discuss the same topic, but describing two ways that can help us influence. These two practical ways will help you frame how you should do it on your own: How do you choose to influence your environment? Influence is […]
On Forgiveness
One other thing Lent reminds us of, in addition to repentance, is forgiveness. It is what we receive when we return to God. As discussed in the previous reflection, forgiveness was made possible through Jesus Christ. Read John 1: 29-34. The primary theme you come across in this story is that “Jesus Christ is the […]
On Repentance
Lent is a Christian season that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends during Holy Week. It is the last week of Lent, which ends on the day Jesus died on the cross (Good Friday). Lent lasts for 40 days, a number that is very symbolic in the Jewish tradition. In the book of Genesis, […]
Discover Your Identity
In this video, I discuss ways that can help you discover your identity. Your identity is who you are without all the layers that keep piling up, one on top of the other over time. To discover who you are, you’ve got to go through the layers, which have covered, shaped and sometimes […]
Be a New Person
This video is the last in the series, “How to Influence and Live Better in 2020.” I share with you how becoming a new person will help you influence and live better in the new year. Becoming a new person is a result of what we’ve already talked about: A new “mind-set.” A new vision. […]
Embracing a New Vision for 2020
In this video, I share that “embracing a new vision,” will help us influence and live better in 2020. It’s the second in our series, “How to Influence and Live Better in 2020.” The primary scripture I referred to in the video is Genesis 15. Three steps to help you frame a better vision for […]
Renew Your Mindset to Live and Influence Better in 2020
Here’s a video on how to renew your mind, which eventually helps you live and influence better in 2020. What matters is not coming up with a list of New Year resolutions. The purpose of this three-part series is to help us understand the anatomy of how goal-setting should work, especially when it comes to […]
Christmas Is About God’s Power
Christmas is about God’s sovereignty, mercy, and power. In the two previous articles, I talked about: God’s sovereignty. God’s mercy. Let’s take a look at how Christmas is all about God’s power. Again, the whole Advent study comes out of my book, “What Christmas Is All About.” You can get a copy for yourself […]
