As I prepare to update my published book “Transforming Lives Using Faith Base Principles to provide Free Community Violence Intervention Prevention Speaking and Training Workshops, I developed the Behavior term Spiritual Violent Conditioning. I have reflected back on the negative and violent behaviors displayed by the over 800 youth that I have served over the…
Are You Enjoying The Ride?
As I sat across from an eighteen year old young woman, I asked the question “why don’t you want to be Saved?” She responded. “I want to curse. I want to fornicate, and I am a liar. I want to do these things without thinking about why I should not be doing it. I don’t…
How to OverCome When “Life Is Pain”
Recently, I heard this statement from the pulpit “LIFE IS PAIN.” The speaker told the congregation to repeat what he had said, so most of the congregation stated, “LIFE IS PAIN.” Immediately, I would not accept that statement, nor would I ‘SPEAK” those words into existence over my life. Life is pain is a complete…
What To Do When Your Heart Is Heavy
Many times we are reminded that life is not always fun. As God requires, for those of us who try to live our lives according to St. John 14:23 “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come…
Are You Enjoying the Ride?
As I sat across from an eighteen year old young woman, I asked the question “why don’t you want to be Saved?” She responded. “I want to curse. I want to fornicate. I am a liar and I talk bad about people. I do not want to be a hypocrite. ” I want to do what I…