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<strong>From Earth to Heaven: Mother Meets the Father</strong>

From Earth to Heaven: Mother Meets the Father

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Derek

God willing, on May 11th – Mother’s Day and also my birthday – I’ll celebrate another year of life and the life of the woman who gave birth to me. She’s now in the presence of the Lord. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Earth, Father, Heaven, Mother Leave a comment
<strong>A Tailored Strategy: Inviting Opportunities</strong>

A Tailored Strategy: Inviting Opportunities

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by Derek

It has been said insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Raising godly children in this age requires parents to raise their game. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Children, Communication, Fear, Listening, Music, Parenting, Youth Leave a comment
<strong>Under Present Circumstances: The Right to Read the Room</strong>

Under Present Circumstances: The Right to Read the Room

Posted on April 13, 2024April 28, 2024 by Derek

Reflecting on the fourth anniversary of the passing of five friends due to COVID-19, a number of emotions well up in me as a member of the body of Christ to wrestle with. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Awareness, Christ, Church, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Family, Father, Fellowship, Husband, Perception, Sacrifice, Selflessness, Servitude Leave a comment
<strong>Lemmings and Lemonade: Filling Up with the Good Stuff</strong>

Lemmings and Lemonade: Filling Up with the Good Stuff

Posted on February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 by Derek

We are what we eat and what we think and drink, too. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Affiliation, America, Country, Devotion, Fruit, Lemming, Lemonade, Love, Pride Leave a comment
<strong>Rising from the River of Denial: Spiritual and Real</strong>

Rising from the River of Denial: Spiritual and Real

Posted on January 25, 2024February 17, 2024 by Derek

Having all the answers signals there are more questions to ask. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Accountability, Denial, Realism, Responsibility Leave a comment
<strong>Seeing The Real Me: A Decision for a True Vision</strong>

Seeing The Real Me: A Decision for a True Vision

Posted on January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 by Derek

Happy New Year! I pray that we recognize who God made us to be, realize what He wants us to know, and be ready to go where He says to go! Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Clarity, Image, New Year, Truth, Vision Leave a comment
<strong>Praise Him: An Open Christmas Letter from the Male</strong>

Praise Him: An Open Christmas Letter from the Male

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Derek

Love and recognition are powerful ingredients to light a fire under a man. See what’s been simmering in my thoughts. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Honor, Love, Men, Praise, Recognition, Validation Leave a comment
<strong>In Thy Name: Family Honor</strong>

In Thy Name: Family Honor

Posted on November 14, 2023December 27, 2023 by Derek

Society puts a premium on notoriety and fame and resorts to great lengths to win them. As I live and learn, playing that game can never compare to the value of a good reputation. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Distinction, Family, Forgiveness, Heritage, Honor, Integrity, Reconciliation, Reputation, Surname, Virtue Leave a comment
<strong>A Spirit of Flesh: Heaven on Earth</strong>

A Spirit of Flesh: Heaven on Earth

Posted on September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Derek

Living in a bubble can make us appear untouchable. We have a charge to break through and be hands on with our influence and presence. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Connection, Friendship, Relationships, Rest, Sacrifice, Vulnerability Leave a comment
<strong>Standing Strong: A Stance of the Weak</strong>

Standing Strong: A Stance of the Weak

Posted on August 15, 2023August 17, 2023 by Derek

Humility is a necessary virtue to view life from a correct perspective. I take a recent eye-opening spiritual versus political talk to walk into the mind of the divine about real strength. Read More

Posted in Blog Tagged Awareness, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Freedom, Love, Partisanship, Politics, Relationships, Strength, Woke Leave a comment
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