Month: June 2025

C’mon!

C’mon!

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C’Mon!

“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving.  I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.” Jonah 2:9 NLT

I have always been fascinated with the story of Jonah. Today’s scripture comes after Jonah was in the inoperable belly of a great fish. Let’s face it, he wasn’t going anywhere, and he had plenty of time to think about the actions that have led him to such a dark and smelly place.

But let’s look at the statement that got him out of there:

“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving. I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.”

What does Jonah teach?  There is no place and no circumstances that we can find ourselves in, where we cannot connect with God through prayer to receive comfort and help from Him. Even with all the running away and carrying on that Jonah did, God still showed him mercy. In my own life I reflected on the grace and mercy the Lord has shown me. He has helped me through so many things. We serve a God y’all that can do anything but fail.

The songwriter said the words best,

“Walk with me, Lord
 Walk with me,
 Walk with me, Lord
 Walk with me

While I’m on this tedious journey 
I need You, Jesus, to walk with me”

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

God Will Provide

God Will Provide

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God Will Provide

“I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.” Psalm 37:25 ESV

The phrase “never seen his seed begging for bread” speaks to the idea that the righteous and their descendants are provided for by God and are not reduced to begging for sustenance. King David writes about God’s faithfulness and provision for those who follow Him.

The psalm encourages believers to trust in God, emphasizes that God’s blessing ultimately rests on the righteous. It also highlights God’s care for the righteous and their families, suggesting that they are not abandoned or left in desperate need. It doesn’t necessarily mean they will never experience hardship, but that they are not forsaken or left to beg.

Let me take a few minutes to share a few things about my current company, Shreveport Job Corps. It is based in Shreveport Louisiana. Job Corps was established in 1964 as a part of President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” The program provides vocational training and academic education to low come individuals aged 16-24. This program is funded by Congress and administered by the U. S. Department of Labor. Job Corps was inspired by the Civilian Conservation Corps of the Great Depression era and was created by the Economic Opportunity act of 1964.

Despite all its successes throughout the years the company is facing challenges. Recently there has been a pause on center operations across the nation and over 25,000 students are in danger of losing trade, academic opportunities, and some a place to live while they prepare for the future. It also touches the lives caring and committed staff who some have dedicated over 25 years of service to their cause.We do this job because we care about students and want to see them win.

This program was founded on an idea that still drives it today, to have an opportunity in our nation’s workforce.There has been so much love and support for this program by students, staff, political and community leaders who recognize its importance. If you haven’t seen all the news, go to TikTok and type in Job Corps.

I remind myself of this one fact; God is in control. Friends no matter the challenges we face, or you may be going through in our lives, TRUST GOD and leave EVERYTHING in his POWERFUL HANDS.

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Father’s Day, Not Just Another Holiday

Father’s Day, Not Just Another Holiday

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Father’s Day, Not Just Another Holiday

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”                    Psalm 103:13 NIV

Who’s not familiar with it’s a man’s, man’s, man’s world by the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. This song was written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome. Recorded on February 16, 1966. In 2010, the 1966 recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Brown would later duet on the song with opera star Luciano Pavarotti in 2002. If you have never heard it, I recommend that you see and hear it on YouTube.

What an appropriate song for not just another holiday, Father’s Day. This is also Men’s Health Month. The theme is centered on closing the Empathy Gap in men’s health through advocacy awareness and action. The truth is men’s challenges are often overlooked. Men often fall prey to the darker side of political correctness and societal expectations. Men deal with pressures of judgement and emotions that go unaddressed, because maybe they been told to hold it inside, be a man, men don’t cry. Nothing could be further from the truth, just because you’re a man, it doesn’t mean you don’t have feelings.  It’s all a part of being human. God is there to give guidance and directions to not only help men, but their family too.

Here are a few Ideas to get the most out of Men’s Health Month:

Take the time to do Health Screenings

Add and keep healthy eating in your diet

Do social media posts to share positive ideas

Mindful Break Sessions give it a “pause” everyone needs a break.

Physical fitness, that’s it, Walk it Out!

Stay in Touch with Family and Friends

Laugh, laugh, laugh

 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Happy Father’s Day to all who wear the title in words and actions.

Remember friends we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Prayer Warriors

Prayer Warriors

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Prayer Warriors

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 NIV

Growing up as a kid I had been surrounded by some amazing prayer warrior women and men. My grandma, momma, lady circles, and deacons who prayed to the Lord with tears in their eyes, asking the Lord to come see about his people. They were all my examples of prayer in action.

In the Bible, prayer warriors are defined as individuals who are deeply committed to prayer and intercede for others. There were many examples like: Solomon, Hannah, John the Baptist, Paul, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. There was also David, who was know for his powerful prayers for his own needs and for the nation of Israel. Moses interceded for the Israelites, pleading with God for their wellbeing and forgiveness. Daniel who prayed three times a day, seeking Gods guidance and protection, and Jesu, who was the Model Prayer throughout his ministry as he interceded for his disciples and the people of the world.

My dad says it best, “prayer changes the condition of things.” I know this to be true. Let us all continue to lift each other up in prayer for healing in our minds, bodies, and for our nation and the world. There is power in the name of Jesus. I am praying for and with you.

“Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them,” Mahalia Jackson

Remember friends we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

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