Oh, how I long for days when the living was easy and the cost of living was generally how you were raised, and where grits and grocery were appreciated more! It didn’t take me all of three scores to bring me to realization that I truly miss those old times…times when (dis)obedience was the sum [...]
Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I learned this quote on the first day of high school in Honors English. My vision had a lot to do with the plight of people looking for quality standards of living amid adverse conditions [...]
We all profess to do God’s will and obey His Commandments at some time in our lives. We grow, prosper and go about life with good intent. But do we REALLY love God and follow through on all of the aforementioned? It’s acknowledged that generic consideration for mankind is exemplified by how we dispense kindness [...]
What about the children? Jesus gave explicit directives on how to honor, nurture and train children by virtue of certain quips, quotes and anecdotes in the Bible. The topic of this post extols the virtues of providing for, and paying homage to the younger generation despite the wealth that we adults have gleaned in [...]
Dare to Fly and Soar Like an Eagle by Alvin C. Romer How faithful you are to Divine order will spell the difference between success and failure. “I believe I can fly” the song says…if you truly believe that you CAN, you will! It’s amazing to me how much we can learn from animals. Existing [...]
What Type of Race Are YOU Running for the Lord? by Alvin C. Romer If life can be akin to a race, it’s my opinion that it would be a marathon as opposed to a sprint. Life is too short to just race for speed. It’s all about endurance and pacing oneself to deal with [...]
VIEWS FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT Making the Right Decisions in Selecting a Soul Mate by Alvin C. Romer Sometimes you are just confused as to whether you really love the person you are dating or it is mere attraction, and it is difficult to make a decision. Questions abound and you don’t know how can [...]
VIEWS FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT Persevering Through Road Blocks by Alvin C. Romer You consider yourself a good Christian, you pay your tithes, study the word diligently, work to build up the Kingdom and talk to God daily with incessant prayer. During the course of your lifetime you will endeavor to take a trip, traveling [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
