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Early this morning, I had an additional thought along the lines of "our responsibility", in light of The Great Commission...  We can't "save face" and "compel them to come", simultaneously! Too many of us are worried about what real compassion and desperation "looks like"; because "if we believed in eternal punishment and torment", our prayer lives would definitely intensify and our consciousness to actively "be a witness", would be at the forefront of our daily thought-life. When was the last time you even thought about sharing Jesus with the person you presently stick your nose up at, in empathy, in judgment, or in sympathy?  Don't WE have "the answer", in the Person of Jesus Christ? The "fear" that grips the heart of most believers is founded in the reality of the nagging questions and the lack of commitment that makes us vascillate in our own hearts; while partially agreeing with ...

Some times I wonder if we (believers) have a hearing problem, or maybe we just don't fully comprehend Christ's mandate for the Ecclesia (called-out ones)? Today, I had a very sobering contemplation about standing at the Judgment Seat of Christ, giving account for my obedience to His will with the talent, time and treasure that He has granted me stewardship. As an analyzer and strategist, I thought long and hard about "how" I would respond to certain questions; and as I did - I could sense the Holy Spirit grieved by my lame excuses, selfishness and wandering heart! If any of you asked me last week, whether I was "totally devoted" to Christ and His Cause, I would have "loudly proclaimed" my dedication to Him - along with the number of years that I have been sincerely committed! But, no matter what people believe or say about what they can "see" of your obedience to Christ, only you know (if you're staying in His face) whethe...

When as a community, we've not properly "healed" from the diabolical assaults, biases and unfair treatment that many "institutional powers" have perpetuated against communities of color through the numerous policies and overt acts of racism, we also may arrive at certain "true" but crippling conclusions that imprisons us to justifiably "angry" attitudes and indifference towards any attempts on our parts or their's to reconcile with the status quo to take our destinies into our own hands. To actually change things around us — without asking for permission or without limiting ourselves to seeking support from the government to solve our own community's problems... We must force ourselves to harness the collective wisdom and wealth of our own community's, to silence the common narrative around black folks being "desperate", "needy", or "disenfranchised", in some perpetual state of "cat...

Chuck Colson's wise words on impeachment.. As the impeachment inquiry into President Trump continues to dominate the news, the Colson Center's John Stonestreet invites us to consider wise words written by Chuck Colson in 1999 after President Clinton's impeachment ended with his acquittal by the US Senate. Colson noted that while 80 percent of Americans believed Mr. Clinton to be guilty, two-thirds did not want him removed from office. By not convicting the president, Colson believed the Senators made a decision motivated by politics rather than the facts of the case. Then he observed: "Politics is nothing but an expression of culture. It is not enough to win elections, for political power alone cannot change how people live or change their values. It is essential to change hearts and minds as well. And that starts, not in Washington, but with our neighbors." Colson concluded: "For all of us who are Christians, regardless of how w...

"Concentric circles and cycles of dysfunction" is simply understood by the old adage that says "misery loves company"; and when you add familial bonds, soul ties, and doctrines of demons to the equation - it's really hard for people mired and steeped in it for years to WAKE UP or come out of it! The Isaiah 61:4 passage that represents Jesus' Messianic assignment and commission in his earthly ministry, and subsequently our role as His Body - is the only remedy and solution to what we've seen prevalent in our generations. Repair is only possible when the "anointing" is really present! WS-3 Walter L. Smith III Founder/President Pure In Heart Int'l Ministries, Inc./ The Center For Kingdom Advancement  **Leadership Greater Rochester, Class of 2018! **Gallup Strengths: Positivity, Learner, Connectedness, Responsibility, & Activator This message is intended only for the use of the address and may contain i...

The "Meaning of Life" for everyone is different, but I believe there are some things (despite our differences) that we can all agree upon!  If "manhood" is not physical prowess, sexual conquest, and financial success; what is it?  If "womanhood" is not a voluptuous figure, alluring sex appeal, and having a "Coach" bag and luxurious wardrobe; what is it then?  YOU could be believing "something" that's driving you towards ends, which are leading you opposite of the direction you really want your life to go!  Your personal paradigm and philosophy for life is helping you or harming you!  Don't look outside you for answers, and don't let the dominant culture dictate "who you REALLY are"!   There is purpose and design in your creative wonder! Find out from The Creator, who you're to BE "in HIM"!  WS-3 Walter L. Smith III Founder/President Pur...

UNRESOLVED PAIN at work? There is a strong delusion and spirit of pride working in the hearts of God's children due to unresolved past pain, which is:  a) Causing the real "overcoming" testimonies (the blood and guts of your story) from being shared openly;  b) Grossly limiting the reach you're really supposed to have, because you're acting like someone that you're not;  c) Convincing you to fake it till make it, and you're doing so - because you don't really believe that God will honor His word to YOU; and  d) Making you look like a hypocrite to your children cause of the dual representation to others; and they in turn want NOTHING to do with God!  FAMILY: The enemy has stolen from you and I LONG ENOUGH!  Decide today to let every "taboo issue" that you've turned in to an "untouchable subject", to be the starting point for some "age appropriate" dialogue!  Don't le...