"AskPastorWalter"

TIME has definitely accelerated and collapsed in the past few years, and it seems just like a few days ago that the fear of transitioning into the "new millennium" (the Year 2000), was loudly being heralded by prophets and prognosticators alike - from all over the airways, because of the uncertainty and newness that emerging technologies, as well as the proliferation of technology was provoking inside of people; including those who'd consider themselves "people of faith". Interestingly enough, as I expectantly look forward to a tremendously blessed New Year, I can look back to some of my own debilitating attitudes and defeated dispositions that I eventually came through; yet, I still remember the seasons in time in which "laying aside a nagging habit" and "confronting some area of insecurity or weakness", seemed like and unending struggle that I'd never make it through; because my mind was so conditioned by my repeated failu...

DISCOURAGEMENT IS CONTAGIOUS, IF PERMITTED.. The "holidays" can be the MOST discouraging time of the year.   But, what actually makes it a solemn reality for many, may go all the way back to a stressful event remembered from childhood that is on automatic "recall" when the holiday season arrives, BUT the key to overcoming - is "what", exactly? Whether its just "privately" dealing with the unforgettable loss of a loved one, or the remembrance of a broken relationship that occurred around "this time" last year, some of the most difficult and tragic circumstances of our lives happens on birthdays, holidays or special occasions - and many of us end up "severely scarred or traumatized" (on the inside) by these events; while it marks us for life in a negative way - if we let it! Well, how do we curb the tide of darkness that seems to engulf our souls, when we allow our remembrance of past events to rob us ...