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Recently, I have been buffeted by the challenges of life.  Today, I draw from the words of Robert F. Dees in his book, “Resilient Leaders.” Leaders get tired.  Leaders get body slammed. Leaders also must bounce back, ideally even higher than before.  Leaders must be resilient.” These words have given me hope.  Hope in my ability to navigate the challenges of life and come out on the other side stronger and better equipped for the work ahead.  If life has buffeted you, I pray that these words point you to hope.  Hope that is not found in man.  But hope that is found in Jesus Christ alone.  Psalm 42:11 presents a strong message of hope.  “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why are you disturbed within you? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, who is my Savior and my God.” (NIV).  My prayer for you today is that no matter your circumstance, you can find hope in God.  

Be blessed

~ Dr Aleck A. Brown

Sometimes God places you in situations that may seem dark.  But there is a reason why you are where you are.  In photography, there is a thing known as a darkroom.  The darkroom is intended to allow processing of light-sensitive photographic materials, including film and photographic paper.  So, whenever you find yourself in a dark place, consider yourself in God’s darkroom where He is allowing His light to develop you into what He has for you. 

And while you are in the darkroom, keep quiet.  To put it bluntly, keep your mouth shut.  Darkness is a time to listen.  If you talk to other people while in the darkroom, you cannot hear what God is saying to you.  When you’re in your darkroom, listen to what God is saying.  God will give you what He has for you. 

Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God…” (KJV).    

~ Dr Aleck A. Brown

We are living in an age where complacency seems to be the order of the day. Sin has become so rampant that many believers in Christ sit on the sidelines. Refusing to upset the status quo. Today I want to challenge all of us to action. Let our actions afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. How can we do that. Arm ourselves with the Word of God so that the world may see God in us.

~ Dr. Aleck A. Brown

The Pharisees came to Jesus in an attempt to trap Him by asking what is the greatest commandment. Their goal was to get Jesus to place more emphasis on one commandment over another. Instead of falling into their trap, Jesus responded by telling them the greatest commandment is to love God. This does not put one command over another. Instead, what it does is pull all the command under one theme. We live an age when our faith is often tested. The world seeks to discredit God at every turn. But as believers in Christ we must do as Matthew 22:37 tells us, “love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Love God despite the obstacles in our way. Stand for God and He will stand for us and with us.

Remain blessed in the LORD!

~ Dr. Aleck A. Brown

Proverbs 15:1-2 says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes out folly” (NIV). Having a winning attitude may require us to hold our tongue. There are two things worth keeping on one’s lips, “a smile and silence.” The two may seem diametrically opposite. A smile has the ability to solve problems and silence has the ability to avoid problems.

~ Be blessed, Dr. Aleck A. Brown