Double Portion Inspiration

I enjoy being a speaker.  I'm addicted to words and love to share words that inspire and uplift others.  The entire purpose of this blog is to "inspire the whole world" since life can just get crazy.  I rarely have writer's block because words seem to flow seamlessly when I'm in my creative mood. Recently, I unexpectedly lost a cousin.  Born the same year as me...I remember the phone call that changed everything.  It was early morning and I was on a treadmill exercising.  The words heard on the other end were shocking. "He's gone".... and just that quickly, life took a sharp turn. NOTHING prepares you for a day like this! As the funeral plans started to unfold, I was asked to speak at the funeral to give reflections.  I struggled to deal with my own hurt, loss and anger but to speak seemed TOUGH.  I didn't sleep much that night thinking this is truly one of the hardest speeches of my life.  What do I say, what if I break down, what...

The other day I headed out of the house to rush off to the grocery store.   Out the corner of my eye, I could see a group of teenagers walking the streets.   When they saw me moving toward my van, they quickly approached me.   To my surprise, they wanted to offer me the gift of salvation.   They were middle and high schoolers from the local church.   Evangelism was probably their topic of discussion for the past few weeks and tonight was their time to practice winning souls for Christ.   They were sharing their faith……how about you ?   Each day we encounter numerous individuals and it’s an opportunity to share our faith.   Be mindful though not to impose/force your belief on others.   Read God’s instruction in Romans 14:22 (MSG):   Cultivate your own relationship with God, but don’t impose it on others.   Here are some ways to share your faith:   Invite your neighbors to church.   Mak...