Imagine living all your life in a city you were born and raised in, established your business in, were raising your children in, and had a wonderfully fulfilling life focused on family, friends and community. Then one day you were told to get out, because a Category 5 hurricane was headed to New Orleans. Her name was Katrina.
Click on the link to watch my interview with Rick Bologna as he walks us through the personal hell that Katrina brought on his family. And learn how God used this catastrophe to bring Rick to his true purpose in life…
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Prayers of Gratitude
Most of my prayers are prayers of gratitude. Every good thing we have is a gift from our Creator. Our heartbeats, fresh air and our minds are things we oftentimes take for granted, yet without them we wouldn’t function well. Remember to say thank you to the One who supplies our every need…
Interview With Octavious Bishop
www.dropbox.com/s/ahk1aubtvsi0x44/Determined People ep3_mp3.mp3
When Octavious Bishop entered high school, he was reading at a 4th grade level and taking Special Education classes. Through the intervention of one man and the support of many others, today he is known as Dr. Octavious Bishop.
Interview With Stacy Johnson
www.dropbox.com/s/dd8viz3a2h3zbcz/DPPE2.mp3
Stacy Johnson was placed in foster care at the age of two. After being bounced from home to home, she asked to be part of a foster home where she met a counselor who changed her life. Stacy emancipated out of foster care at 16, and the last thing the judge said to her before he hit the gavel was, “Stacy, you might change the world.” Click on the link to listen to Stacy’s miraculous life story, and learn how she is changing the world…
Attraction…
What are the characteristics in others that you find attractive? I value intelligent, kind hearted people who have depth to them in their spirit. What about you?
What I Am For…
In today’s culture, people waste time yelling at each other, letting them know what they are against. I approach life differently. Today I will share with you just a few of the things I’m for. I want everyone to feel safe in their homes, to have access to solid healthcare, and I want everyone to have plenty of healthy food to eat. Does this make me a Republican or a Democrat? Neither. It’s just who I am…
September 11…
Twenty years ago, our world changed. In some ways we changed for the better, which is what I will focus on today.
Remember how nice people were to each other after 9/11? We had more patience, grace, and patriotism. We came together. I often wonder where that went. Are we so divided one generation later that we will never return to cohesion? I still believe in the goodness of mankind. It begins with me…
My Interview With Hadassa
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-people-podcast/id1545647376
Hadassa has a story of overcoming homelessness, molestation and rape. She found the light in her life through Jesus Christ, and now she spreads her light to others. She is still going through a rough period, but you would not know it by her attitude. God has worked miracles in her life, which she openly shares. Click on the link to listen to her story…
Stand!
What are you willing to stand up for? Are you willing to stand alone for what’s right? It’s something to think about…
On Fire!
If you believe the news stories from around the world, they would have you believe that danger lurks around every corner, and that we live in division. Turn the news off. Yes, it’s true that you cannot legislate evil out of the hearts of mankind, but I believe in the goodness of people. I see acts of kindness every day. Simple acts that help, not hurt. Get away from the negative. If something big happens, you will hear about it. Pursue what brings light and life into your life…
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