Live. Love. Lead.

     "Stop thinking like a loser."  This statement reminds me of the verse that states "You are not the tail; you are the head..." (Deut. 28:13).  So often in the stillness of life's moments the enemy lets loose an array of mental arrows purposed to pierce even the strongest moments of faith. You know what it's like when you are in the regular grind and suddenly accusing thoughts of inadequacy, doubt, fear, and many others try to take over your mental space.  It is truly in these moments where "Finally, brothers whatever is TRUE...think about such things" (Phil. 4:8) must take effect.  In Phillipians 4:8, the first thing Paul encourages us to think about is TRUTH! Yeshua said that the "truth sets us free..." (John 8:32).  The only way to escape the ever-locking chains of negative thoughts that seek to undermine God's workmanship (us) is to think about what is TRUE! Our self-talk must constantly be true words from His word! Imagine con...

     We live in a society of "bottom lines."  Bottom lines are pursued, prepared for, and presented many times as the sole determining factor of success.  Granted, many of us know that success is not merely determined in "nickels and noses," but at times the temptation to settle for such a shallow definition is at times heavy.        As of late, I have had the blessed and frustrating trial of putting forth my level best at something and not achieving the results I am seeking.  This happens in so many arenas of life.  And with this occurrence comes the temptation to stop, to just give up, give in, and stop grinding.        With this backdrop the L-RD encouraged me this morning with a familiar story, but now with a new lens.  The book of Esther.  This month all around the world Jews and non-Jews are celebrating a holiday called Purim. It is a festive time that did not begin so happy go lucky; however th...