Family and Friends 9.0
When you were a child and did not know the meaning of a word, what did you do? If you were like most kids, you asked your mom or dad (who ended up looking it up in a dictionary because they were not quite sure how to explain it). Webster’s defines accountability as “an obligation […]
Tracy Smith Coker
To try to encapsulate over 30 years of life with God’s choice of a partner for me is obviously impossible. However, I will try to communicate what is incommunicable and what God has taught me through this time with her. As I go through this process those of you who have entered marital “bliss” will […]
United States Marine Corps
It was about Midnight, December 18, 1967 when the bus pulled past the gate and stopped in front of what looked like a big office building. Before I could get my bearings, the door flew open and Sgt. Pierce in his Smokey Bear hat jumped in the front door and started yelling at the top […]
Family and Friends 8.0
Today we are going to focus on how the concepts of Friends and Family are intertwined. The first key to building these relationships with the eternal Family, as we have discussed, is the need to spend time with, hang out with, or in our words, “halak (or walk) with each Family Member.” We will now […]
Family and Friends 7.0
As I have previously stated, man’s ways are not as sophisticated as God’s. Chapters 38 and 39 of Job illustrate why man cannot completely comprehend God’s ways. This discrepancy is why it is so crucial for us to have multiple “feedings” from each Personality (from their unique perspective) of The God Family daily. 1 Thessalonians […]
Family and Friends 6.0
In order to move forward in the growth process, we must learn patience. It does not normally occur by quantum leaps because it takes us time to reason through, sort out and grasp the significance of major, traumatic events as well as some things that we totally disregard – until they are habitual. In many […]
Family and Friends 5.0
As we continue our discussion on friends and family, I want you to know that the God Family operates in this same way—with your best interest at heart. The various jobs, roles or positions that you are assigned in the earthly kingdom may not always be what you want them to be. They may not […]
Family and Friends 4.0
Two days ago, we defined friend as an “intimate associate” with the concept of family illustrating the what true friendship should look like. Intimacy means understanding the essential and fundamental aspects of a friend’s character. We understand where we share common ground, or if there are such fundamental differences in our characters, that the friendship […]
Family and Friends 3.0
Developing friendships is part of the cycle of life. After being born into your family, you learn to make friends as you go to school. Your largest circle of friends is probably formed during your high school years. Things definitely change when you graduate from high school or college. At this stage, you are supposedly […]
Friends and Family 2.0
Kids, as a believer, you probably sense the favor and position you receive as a member of God’s intimate Family. As a member of God’s family you have become a friend. You have likely felt a need to spend time just hanging out with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, but it is not always […]