Leadership

Walk with Me

Numbers 33:1New International Version (NIV)

Stages in Israel’s Journey

33 Here are the stages in the journey of the Israelites when they came out of Egypt by divisions under the leadership of Moses and Aaron.

 

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
When a bitter civil war tore Liberia apart over a decade ago, Sirleaf helped mend the country, a remarkable feat of leadership that earned her the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. Last summer, when another menace, the Ebola virus, wreaked havoc, Sirleaf was slower to act—a mistake she candidly acknowledged. But after that tepid initial response, she brought the full weight of her government to bear and helped bring the crisis to an end. To be sure, Liberia’s president, the first female head of state in Africa, has not done enough to tackle the country’s endemic corruption, but few think anyone but Sirleaf could have helped rescue the country the way she did—twice

 Amazing job for the President of Liberia.  We are predestine by God for leadership. President Sirleaf at the age of 76 represents outstanding greatness as we wind down March women of Greatness.
As a random act of kindness let any woman know she is a winner.  Be a Blessing and display an act of leadership. You are a Winner!

https://youtu.be/ewAMZ615zxw 

Critical Thinking

Spirit of Savior

Philippians 4:8New International Version (NIV)

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Critical Thinking:

1) critical thinking is not just thinking, but thinking which entails self-improvement

2) this improvement comes from skill in using standards by which one appropriately assesses thinking. To put it briefly, it is self-improvement (in thinking) through standards (that assess thinking).

Before the term Critical Thinking was develop we use the words common sense.  This term was used when we needed direction, judgment and sound decision making. I notice many Colleges and Universities offer the course Critical Thinking.  News flash ! This subject should begin at home.



20yr old Jeffrey Williams

Mugshot of Jeffrey Williams, 20, charged with shooting two cops in Ferguson, MO, per St Louis County police

 

Like Forrest Gump would say "Stupid is as Stupid does"  I'm not sure if Williams thought he was auditioning for a new TV series pilot or gathering brownie points within the neighborhood.  For whatever reason it was a non thought out senseless act that harm two other individuals. Less not forget the lost of his freedom for a long time.

For all when in doubt between right and wrong do it the old fashion way. Ask God. He has provide us with oldest book base on Critical Thinking the Bible.   God also provided us with the greatest facilitator ever Jesus Christ. Today we can seek guidance and Wisdom with the Holy Spirit.
 

Today as a random act of kindness share some Critical thoughts with someone that needs a nudge in the right direction.  Be a Blessing and share

a piece of Critical Knowledge.  It's time for piece.
 

 https://youtu.be/d8KYBpfwOg0

 



Job well done

Jesus

Psalm 55:12-13New International Version (NIV)



¹² If an enemy were insulting me,
    I could endure it;
if a foe were rising against me, 
    I could hide.
¹³ But it is you, a man like myself,
    my companion, my close friend,

 

By now you can tell Psalm 55:12-13 is one of my all time favorite verses. It fitting for all of the social issues we are experiencing today.

 

 

The president of the University of Oklahoma announced he's severing ties with the local chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon after several members of the fraternity were caught on camera singing a racist song. 

    First we must commend the students at the University of Oklahoma for getting the job done in a Peaceful way.  Everyone on that bus that chanted those racial slurs should realize we are not having it.  God's not having it. Nobody's greater! Outside of that fraternity house they were attacking all students Black and White along with the revenue from sports sponsors that  support The University of Oklahoma. What made those college students join a Fraternity that support racism?  Let's take it home. Their parents might not have told them to join but no one said that sort of behavior is was not right. 

 

VaShawn Mitchell Nobody Greater!
https://youtu.be/9QSbqSuwwx0
 

As a random act of kindness today share Psalm 55:12-13 with someone that does not look like you.  Be a Blessing give a hand shake or a hug.







Different

People see you before they hear you.  Powerful statement that is true.  Around the world the lighter the skin tone the more accepted you are.







Cicidiv style="text-align:center;"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://pshared.5min.com/Scripts/PlayerSeed.js?sid=281&width=768&height=463&playList=518695897"></script><br></div>
 

Light of the World

Psalm 55:12-13New International Version (NIV)

¹² If an enemy were insulting me,
    I could endure it;
if a foe were rising against me,
    I could hide.
¹³ But it is you, a man like myself,
    my companion, my close friend,



Selma March 1965

We read Psalm  55 when we viewed the 50th anniversary Selma March. Well it also applies to world issues because Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
From Selma, Ferguson Mo. to South Africa the lesson to learn is the Lord is the light.


Boko Haram
 

Psalm 27

Of David.

¹ The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?

² When the wicked advance against me
    to devour^[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.
³ Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear

Boko Haram pledges to assist ISIS. KKK superiority, Black on Black crime , Dysfunctional Family's the list is endless.  The point is all the hate being displayed is anti Christ.  God sent his only begotten son Jesus Christ to deliver his message of  Love and Peace to the World. As Psalms 23 states the Lord is the light not man.

.

http://youtu.be/9AjkUyX0rVw

 

No Weapon

Psalm 55:12-13New International Version (NIV)

Jesus spreading the word

¹² If an enemy were insulting me,
    I could endure it;
if a foe were rising against me,
    I could hide.
¹³ But it is you, a man like myself,
    my companion, my close friend,

 

Jesus purpose was to spread the message  of Love and Peace.

President Obama in Selma
 

So I hope you'll take a moment to hear what Barack had to say today in Selma.

Fred Hammond

March 7 marks the 50th anniversary of the Selma March also known as Bloody Sunday. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Congressman John Lewis, and so many other unsung heroes crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge -- standing up for voting rights and full equality under the law for all Americans.

 

Since Bloody Sunday life has change for the better .  The Civil Rights movement got the job done.  The enemy in today's society is within ourselves. By not getting out to vote we have manage to drop the ball.
As a random act of kindness share with someone the Goodness of God and how he provided us with such faithful Civil Right leaders as John Lewis, Dr. Joseph Lowery and Jessie Jackson.  Be a Blessing and share some  Black History.

http://youtu.be/BzAkMvK1Ljw
 

 

Mentor

2 Peter 1:5-9New International Version (NIV)

Come to me

⁵ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; ⁶ and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; ⁷ and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. ⁸ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins

We are going to continue with our relationship series.  We previously covered the importance of families in developing social skills with each other. What if their is no family to turn too?  Many of our youth are in foster care or just raising themselves .  Well today more than every before we rely on others for help or what we now call mentors.  Remember Jesus Christ was the original mentor sent by God.

Mentors:  a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

In 1993 the National Guard founded the Youth ChalleNGe program in an attempt to help curtail the growing high school dropout crisis and its impact on the nation's youth, economy and national security. Over 8,000 students are dropping out of school every ...

 

As a random act of kindness let a young person know the importance of education.  Be a Blessing and share your knowledge.

 

Youth Gospel Harmony http://youtu.be/dzZsJM26Rr8