“What’s Holding You Back? Identifying Our Goliath’s ” Part 2
I’m realizing in my journey to overcome struggles and fight for my own deliverance, I’ve come to understand one thing: Obedience is the key that unlocks every door to breakthrough and freedom. However, before we can become obedient, there’s a spirit we have to confront that stands in the way of our obedience. Joshua 3 […]
“A New Day, A New Birth & My Second Chance in Christ at 40!” 2016
Today is the day I turn 40, TGBTG!!! As I reflect over my life and the things I’ve been through, I know for sure, God could have thrown in the towel with me a long time ago. With the sin I’ve been in, the places I’ve gone, the ungodly relationships I’ve engaged in and […]
“The 16th Step To Overcoming: The Power of Repentance!”
In my journey of self-discovery, striving to overcome obesity, fulfilling the will of God and being purpose-driven, in the midst of it all, sometimes, I stumble and fall. With my best efforts, when I slip and fall short before The Glory of God, I feel horrible. Actually, I’m straight up bummed out and saddened. The […]
“The 15th Step To Overcoming: Pulling Down The Thoughts In Your Mind”
This journey of declaring spiritual warfare regarding my weight has been the fight of my life. It’s been enlightening, sobering, challenging and at times, heavy. Sometimes, I’m bombarded with thoughts from the enemy, “Don’t go to the gym, you don’t feel like it and your tired and not up to it…eat that chocolate on the […]
“The 13th Step To Overcoming: Understanding Spiritual Strongholds”
No matter who you are, where you come from, no matter your education, background, family name, social and financial status, church affliction or how spiritually gifted or connected to Christ you may be, there’s one thing we all have in common…we’re all walking this earth struggling with something…DAILY!!! We’re either struggling in our mind, emotions, […]
“The 12th Step To Overcoming: Identifying Strongholds”
As I reflect on the suffering I endured as a result of obesity, if I’m honest, I feel bad for that girl, the old me, who really went through, the pain I endured not just in my body, but in my heart and soul. I harbored a lot of secret pain in my heart about […]
“The 11th Step To Overcoming: Our Ability To Say NO!”
Have you ever loved something that made you feel so good, something that excited you that when you’re around it, you lose all sense of control? Have you ever wanted something so badly that you literally zoned out and chased after it until you got it? Has you’re mind been so captivated by something that […]
“The 5th Step To Overcoming: Understanding Our Power + Authority Part 1”
In order for us to accomplish anything great for the Lord and for our own personal lives, we have to understand the power we possess in Christ. As I’m climbing towards my dreams, overcoming obesity and other vices and habits that stand in my way, I need more than just head knowledge of Christ’s power, […]
“The 3rd Step To Overcoming: Knowing vs. Walking In Power”
I have to be honest, KNOWING of the power of Christ verses fully WALKING in the Power of Christ to overcome are truly two different things. As a church, this is one of the main areas where we’re ineffective…we haven’t fully tapped in and grasped the concept of what Christ did for us on the Cross and […]
“The 2nd Step To Overcoming: The Power Of Sitting At Christ’s Feet!”
I’ve noticed that in my struggle to overcome sin…I’m helpless. In the thick of battle, through my struggles, I understand now more than ever, I’m powerless to do anything on my own. My soul faints and cries out sometimes, “O-O-h-h what a wretched man I am, when I want to do right, I do wrong. […]