Getting Started With Jesus

Episode Notes As we close this year of Podcasting in 2023, I sincerely thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts with others. May God continue to bless your journey for Spiritual Growth and Maturity. Remember to Be Peaceful, Celebrate Life, Keep Moving Forward, and Trust Only God! Today’s show is quite thought provoking and challenging because I ask a simple question about the Old Lifestyl...

Episode Notes What did you experience when you first turned your life around and decided to become a real Christian? Can you remember the day when you said, ”Yes to Jesus Christ?” Well, if you’re like me, it probably was a great decision that had you off and running to tell everyone about the Good News! The goodness of the Lord brings joy, peace, direction, and blessings. His promises are true. Ho...

Episode Notes Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if your FATHER was rich? Think about for a minute before we move on. My Father is Rich?? Really? Are you certain? Hmmm…hmmm. Unlike so many other people who are lost in today’s world, having wealth and power is not established by earthly, material gain; but it is found in the vast Riches from God, the Father. And his riches are avai...

Episode Notes Honestly speaking, I really didn’t know that I had any enemies, until they started to reveal themselves. I mean it, and it‘s true! You can go about living your life, minding your own business, helping and influencing others, and not realize that your enemies are out to stop your progress. Your kindness is violated. Unfortunately, there are some people in your circle of influence or e...

Episode Notes When the Lord delivered King David from all of his enemies and the hand of Saul, he wrote a song, Psalm 18. It is complete with 50 verses describing the power, strength, grace, and mercy of God in his life. In the second verse (2), David says “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my God, my strength, my buckler, the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” Who is the Lord...

Episode Notes The Summer of 2023 is winding down and I hope you have been enjoying yourself. I took a few weeks off to reminisce and be grateful for living my life closer to the one who is the source of everything! Jesus Christ! That being said, a wonderful thought came to my mind, ”Wow, Bad things have finally Stopped Happening in my Life!! Yaaaaaay! Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus! Glory to God! Wo...

Episode Notes What does it mean to live “The Good Life?” How does a person know when they are living “The Good Life?” What are the obvious characteristics that are visible when The Good Life is completely surrounding your life? This show will point you in the right direction by addressing God’s Word with clarification and distinction about the wonderful life He has in store for us. We will share w...

Episode Notes Let’s have Fun on today’s show by naming, quoting, and memorizing, “Your Happy Birthday Verse.” This is the Bible verse that corresponds with the month and day that you were born. I found this to be a great exercise and strategy to memorize key verses from the Holy Bible to help Believers grow stronger in their faith. Mine is Luke 10:19 which talks about Power; I was born October 19t...

Episode Notes Do you ever stop to ask yourself: Are my actions causing another Christian brother or sister to go astray? I mean, it is obvious and most certain that we all grow and mature in the things of God at different stages. In fact, much of our progress is determined by our level of commitment to Jesus Christ, personal sin and temptations, desire to obey, Convictions, and the application of...

Episode Notes Welcome Back to Getting Started With Jesus! The Podcast that is dedicated to teach you the Process for Spiritual Growth and Maturity. I enjoyed my 2 week hiatus as I moved to Charlotte, NC. God is so Good and Wonderful and Mighty and Faithful. He is my Heavenly Father and Loves Me. Today’s show focuses on the Promises and Blessings that God has in store for his children. God loves us...

Episode Notes The Truth of any particular situation often hurts. When faced with hearing the truth, we tend to shun away from the person or people involved with the problem. I am amazed at how many times I ran away from the truth. Yes, whenever we are led to believe in fear; then we can never accept the truth. We might examine the evidence, shake our head, throw up our hands, and start running. Ho...

Episode Notes What does it mean to have ”An Active Prayer Life?” How does it feel to know that your petitions are being heard and answered by God? Who really intercedes on your behalf to make sure that God is even listening when you pray? The answers to these questions are provided in this exciting, and lively discussion between myself and Mr. Lavell Neal which took place a few weeks ago on his sh...

Episode Notes When you get to the place in your Spiritual Growth and Maturity where you “Crave,” the Word of God, you will progress and develop exponentially in your relationship with God. What are you currently eating to improve, speed up, enhance, or strengthen your agenda to grow closer to God? I mean, really now we all have certain Cravings for our physical pleasure. Like the food we enjoy eat...

Episode Notes This is my 35th Episode and I want to share with you how to “Walk By Faith.” It seems to be a difficult feat, because we have the desire to be in control of our lives. I mean, rarely do we want to let go and let God be in charge. I know, it is hard because many people are fixated on “their way” of doing things. But, what happens when your life falls apart? How do you rebound from a d...

Episode Notes Everyone wants to be happy! Everyone! But, No matter how much we try to stay happy, bad things seem to happen. You know…bad things always happen to good people. Good meaning kind, generous, thankful, faithful, and caring people. On tonight’s Podcast we will visit that popular tune that was blasting on the radio back in 1988, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy, written by the recording artist, Mr...

Episode Notes You never hear much talk about Contentment! Many people don’t seem to get enough or have enough of worldly goods and services. Also, when you reach the place where “all is well,” someone tells you… “That is not Enough!” I believe the societal norms of asking, begging, negotiating, and pleading for more and more tend to make life miserable in disguise. My mother and many of the elders...

Episode Notes Whenever I take time to think about my problems, I sometimes wonder who really cares for me. Have you ever thought about who will run to your rescue? When you need the most help? When the answers don‘t seem to come so easily? Yes, I’m sure that you have had similar thoughts or pondered this question. And when I count the many people and family members who are no longer here, it makes...

Episode Notes If God gave you a road map telling you how to be Blessed, would you follow the instructions? If He laid it out for you step by step, as plain as day, would you walk in the direction to be Blessed? If God said, here is the way to receive your Blessing, would you be eager to move forward? Psalm 1 is the first Psalm written by King David and it contrasts two types of mankind, two ways o...

Episode Notes Do you ever feel like you’re not getting enough food, nourishment, or meat to understand your Christian life? Do you sometimes wish the message would speak directly to your needs, problems, or circumstances? Do sometimes hope that God would open the windows of heaven and pour the blessing right into your weary soul? I am sure that you can respond…..”Yes, Lord. Speak to Me! It is so i...

Episode Notes What happens when you study the Word of God? What is the outcome of developing a regular habit of studying the Holy Bible? How important or significant is it to your personal Spiritual growth and maturity? My mother was a great example of today’s title: “Get It For Yourself!” I have learned to filter my problems through the Holy scriptures. You know….. it really works. The truth will...

Episode Notes What happens when you give unconditionally? Especially to the Homeless People, the poor people, the ones who seem to have lost all hope in life? The answer: You are lending to God! Today’s show will challenge you, just like it did for me, to be sincere and honest in giving to those in need. It is a True Story that blessed my own personal spiritual growth and maturity. Lord God…. I wa...

Episode Notes Happy New Year! It is 2023! The power of one person can make all the difference in the world! One dedicated person, one smart person, one giving person, or one committed person. Yes, when you search the records and reports, it is usually that one one “special person,” who has made the difference that influenced the lives of other people. And…In a very positive way. The power of one p...

Episode Notes Happy New Year! It’s 2023! God Bless You! You Are A Shining Star! So let your light shine! In fact in Matthew 5:16, the Word of God says “Let your light So Shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify the Father, who is in heaven. Shine, Shine, Shine! Therefore, I encourage you to start this New Year (2023) out by giving it all you’ve got to witness, testify, give,...

Episode Notes The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. It is listed in Ephesians 6:10-18, a passage in scripture where the Apostle Paul so eloquently describes the Spiritual Warfare of believers. He encourages us to, “Put on the Whole Armor of God. I had the distinct honor and privilege to speak (not preach!) about the Sword of the Spirit on December 3, 2022 at the first What Are We Wearing? -...

Episode Notes Tonight’s show is a special treat featuring an interview with my son in law, Ajani Winston who is a Capoeira teacher and practitioner. This “Healing Martial Art,” is beneficial for the mind, body, spirit, and soul. As you listen to his story and experiences, you will be inspired and encouraged to face the difficult challenges of life with a new outlook and perspective. I was amazed o...