Category: characteristics of a follower

blog to help followers of Jesus

Talk – What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?

We must talk. It is one the most basic building blocks of effective communication. Do you want your talk to be effective and good? Here is how you can make that possible.  Your talk can be toxic or it can be energizing. It can be destructive or it can change the world for good. If…
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August 27, 2019 0

Three Essentials Jesus Gave to Empower Growth

An abundant, growing and effective spiritual life is complex and requires many facets for healthy balance and development. Jesus frequently taught on related subjects to help his followers understand this. Listen to what he said here and then explore with me three essentials he gave us for spiritual growth. And he said to his disciples,…
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July 5, 2019 0

Ambition – Good or Bad?

Ambition is such a good thing. It has made people and the world better! But could it be a bad thing? Over the past few years, I have been connecting with shipmates from the commissioning crew of the USS Cowpens. We were the thundering herd!! As I catch up with their career accomplishments, I have…
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May 3, 2019 0

How Forgiveness Transforms Your Life

Everyone has been offended. Everyone has been insulted and hurt. Sometimes life comes at you like a brutal machine. It’s easy to get buried in feelings of anger and bitterness. I have witnessed the ruin caused by such experiences and I could easily been a victim as well. However, I discovered that forgiveness has power…
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December 18, 2018 0