From the streets of America a voice cries out. A young kid is on their streets running around thinking, “is this what life is all about?” Destruction, murder, slander, division, hatred, anger are only a portion of words our nation is faced with. For decades and for generations there has been the cry and plea … More The Voice of the Restless
How often do we find ourselves posting selfies after successful events, good sermons we’ve preached, after doing good deeds or even after spending time with our youth? I often have to check myself before I post a photo and ask the question, “Am I sending this to my social networks to praise God or am … More Is God Really Getting the Glory?
The power of the cell phone! 10 years ago, who would have thought a mobile device would perhaps control our lives and have such a huge impact on pretty much all that we do. My cell phone (#TeamiPhone) is a great addition to my life. It helps me communicate, remember meetings, keep up with friends, … More Phone Boundaries
Rhythm is systematic in its essence. Rhythm has a repetitive pattern in which it follows. Think of your heart. Our hearts follow a certain pattern. Sometimes our hearts rhythm speeds up and other times our hearts rhythm slows down. Our lives can be the same way. There are certain days, weeks and even months where … More The Frustrations of Bad Rhythm
“One thing I do brethern; I forget those things which are behind, and look forward to those things which are ahead. I PRESS toward the mark for the prize of the High calling in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 There are certain times in life where we find ourselves in some rough places. For days, … More Pressing Place
When I was around the age of 7, my friends and I, along with my older brother decided we were going to race on our bikes from my house to the park. The park was about a half of a block down the road from my house. On this particular day, just like any other … More “We Must Bleed to Bless!”
“So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the Lord.” – 1 Samuel 1:20 God wants to birth something in you and out of you. I believe there is something special and there … More The Birth Is On It’s Way!!
Message! Breaking News! News alert! Whatever we want to call it, we need to get to moving. As the new year is approaching us this should cause for a time of reflection. Each year around this time I love to look back over the year and reflect. I usually ask myself questions such as: Did … More Start Working Towards Something!
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, nevertheless it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail.” Proverbs 19:21 I’ll never forget the first time I stumbled across this Scripture. Talk about a Mike Tyson knock out blow! For 20 + years of my life I was trying to figure out my plans. God saved … More God, I Give You My Plans!
The power of our words. How often do we find ourselves not following through with the words we said or declared? Promise by definition means: A declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen. To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; … More Broken Promises
Josh Samarco 