Today’s a new day! Be a bridge of Hope. Be a bridge of Love. Be a bridge of Grace. Be a bridge of Change. Be a bridge of Healing. Be a bridge of Conversation. ~OC
My Neighbor
Dear God, please teach us to truly love our neighbors. Teach us to reach out to our neighbors in need. Teach us how to show grace to our neighbors. Teach us to show respect to our neighbors. Teach us to bless our neighbors. So, who is our neighbors?
The Homeless
Those With A Different Opions
The Refugee
The Person Who Speaks a Different Language
Those Of A Different Faith
The Single Mom or Dad
The Republican
The Democrat
The LGBTQ Community
The Addict
The Atheist
The Convict
My Heart Breaks
As I hear about another black man in America being murdered for simply being black, my heart breaks. My heart breaks for the families. My heart breaks for every person of color that fears for their lives when dealing with law enforcement. My heart breaks for every parent that sits home late at night, praying their son or daughter of color makes it home safely. My heart breaks for America.
Racism is still alive and well in America. If you don’t believe that, you are fooling yourself. My brothers and sisters of color are discriminated against every day. That’s just truth. If you doubt that truth, your living in denial. If you doubt that truth, take the time to have a real conversation with a friend that looks different than you. If you don’t have a friend that meets that criteria, you might be part of the problem. Racism is sadly still alive and well in America. That’s just truth.
Christians everywhere need to stand up against racism and social injustice. We can no longer sit around and just pray for the families. Churches can no longer just talk about racism and injustice after the murder of another black man in America. Church leaders need to be having regular conversations about racism and injustice with their congregations on a regular basis. God’s people need to have real and honest conversations about racism and injustice in America. We need to pledge to make a real difference. Until we have these tough conversations, we will continue to be a divided nation and my heart will continue to be broken. ~OC
Truths
Today’s a new day! In your pain God is at work. In your struggles God is at work. In your fight God is at work. Never forget these truths. ~OC
Don’t Rob God
Today’s a new day! When we refuse to step out of our comfort zone in faith to embrace our God given purpose, we steal the blessings He had for us and for those in our sphere of influence. Don’t rob God. ~OC
Unlikely
Today’s a new day! God uses unlikely situations to perform amazing miracles. ~OC
Challenges
Today’s a new day! You will face challenges today. Some will be small, but some will feel overwhelming. I encourage you to overcome those challenges. I encourage you to look at past victories. You have overcome challenges before and you can do it again. It will not be easy, but I believe you can make it. Don’t back down. Don’t give up. Keep believing. Keep pushing forward. God is in control. He will be with you every step of the way. God can turn your challenges into opportunities. Embrace those opportunities. Keep Overcoming! ~OC
Your Story
Today’s a new day day! Don’t let the world tell you suffering is the end of your story. Your suffering could be the start of a beautiful miracle. ~OC
Vision
Today’s a new day! Don’t allow a toxic culture to destroy a Godly vision. ~OC
Trust & Hope
Today’s a new day! Each day I walk this crazy beautiful journey, I am reminded that my Hope and Trust is in Jesus. Even when I do not fully understand the process, I will continue to trust Him and all He is doing. I will continue to live in Hope. I will continue to embrace His Miracle in my life. ~OC
The Blessed Overcomer 