stacks of coins in dirt and plants used to illustrate freedom from financial slavery

Freedom From Financial Slavery

All over the Earth, there are legions of wicked forces that are working in tandem to subjugate us to the bondage of slavery. For centuries, demonic principalities (e.g., chattel slavery, human trafficking, financial debt, and condemnation) have all tried to … Read More

Does God Have a Contingency Plan

Contingency Plan Defined

A contingency plan, also known as Plan B, is an alternative or backup plan. People and businesses usually create contingency plans in the event their original plans collapse. These risk management strategies provide tactics to mitigate the

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Letting Go of Shattered Pieces

Shattered pieces, ball-clenched fists,

Who’d have thought it’d come to this?

Tales of broken hearts, disappointments, and unchecked lists,

But to end it there, I’d be remiss,

to explain the travesty caused by a clam-shut fist…

Many of us are … Read More

Five Reasons to Get Rid of Negative Influences

Have you ever felt like you have exhausted the extent of your knowledge and capabilities, but you still just can’t seem to get ahead? In fact, you’ve toiled, cried, prayed, fasted, and even begged, yet all your efforts have fallen … Read More

15 Places You Must Visit in Rome

For those with a travel wishlist, Rome, Italy, is a definite “must see.” For years, I dreamed of visiting the ancient City with its vast history, rich culture, and amazing food. This past summer, I made it there for a … Read More

12 Tips to Overcome Negative Words

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words, particularly negative words, have the potential to crush your spirit, break your heart, and demolish your dreams. For those of us who have heard that old childhood adage, we know that … Read More

The Golden Dewdrop: A Great Garden Selection

Introduction

The golden dewdrop (duranta erecta) is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the verbena family. It makes a great garden selection. Other common names are “sapphire showers,” “pigeon berry,” and “sky flower.” The name “golden dewdrop” refers to … Read More

Lessons From The Growth of the Chinese Bamboo Tree

During my morning walk, I came across an inspirational message from motivational speaker, Les Brown.  He shared the parable of the growth of the Chinese Bamboo Tree.  It’s a story of how persistence and faith can yield the eventual realization … Read More

You’ll Know God’s Promises When You See Them

Gardening and the resulting plants and flowers are wonderful spiritual and personal growth and development tools.  The process often correlates with other areas in our lives.  I’ll share my latest anecdote and why I believe that you’ll know God’s promises … Read More

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