Evans Akpo

Jesus clearly teaches us this – “Give us our daily bread” (Matt. 6:11). While physical food is important, there is another dimension to spiritual food that’s equally more important: taking God at his word.

We are strengthened by the truth of God’s word. We must have faith in the truth because it takes truth and believe in his word to keep a Christian in the right direction.  The word of God which is the health food adds an absolutely vital ingredient to a persons life.

Inspirational Nugget = The word works when applied.

Psalm 119:11. I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

One healthy spiritual meal is keeping God’s word continuously in your heart.

Inspirational Nugget= keeping God’s word in our heart creates peace and a healthy lifestyle.

When you are in the valley, keep your goal firmly in view and you will get the renewed energy to continue the climb – Waitley.

The Story: Dr. Seuss

This author’s first children’s book was rejected by 23 different publishers.

Twenty-three different publishers rejected Dr. Seuss’s first book, while the 24th accepted and sold 6 million copies of it.

It was in a very disturbing moment when these words that changed human history was uttered  by Jesus. Mark 9:23. And Jesus said to him, “If you can believe! All things are possible for one who believes.” (English Standard Version).

Inspirational Nugget = Yes, you can exceed your previous attempt.

Yesterday ended last night. Every day is a new beginning. Learn the skill of forgetting. And move on – N. Pearl.

The Story: David Sanders.

This inventor of a fried chicken recipe was rejected by more than 1000 restaurant owners.

Harland David Sanders (better known as Colonel Sanders) had his fried chicken recipe rejected by more than 1,000 restaurant owners before it was accepted by one. Today, people still enjoy his chicken at KFCs around the world.

It was in a very disturbing moment when these words that changed human history was uttered  by Jesus. Mark 9:23. And Jesus said to him, “If you can believe! All things are possible for one who believes.” (English Standard Version).

Inspirational Nugget = Yes, its possible. You too can achieve God’s dream.

You can do anything you think you can. This knowledge is literally the gift of the gods, for through it you can solve every human problem. It should make of you an incurable optimist. It is the open door – R. Collier.

The Story: Thomas Edison.

This inventor was thrown out of school in the early grades because his teachers thought he couldn’t learn.

Thomas Edison was the inventor who was kicked out of school. Following this, he was homeschooled by his mother. It took him over 700 tries before he got the filament right for the light bulb. Edison is quoted as saying: “I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.”

It was in a very disturbing moment when these words that changed human history was uttered  by Jesus. Mark 9:23. And Jesus said to him, “If you can believe! All things are possible for one who believes.” (English Standard Version).

Inspirational Nugget =  Yes we can achieve the dream through him that loved us.

You can give in to the failure messages and be a bitter deadbeat of excuses. Or you can choose to be happy and positive and excited about life – A. L Williams.

The Story: Michael Jordan.

This famous athlete was cut from the varsity basketball team his sophomore year in high school.

Michael Jordan was the athlete who was cut from the varsity basketball team in his sophomore year of high school. Angry and embarrassed, he began to get up early each morning to practice with the junior varsity coach. Eventually he not only made the varsity team, but also became one of the most popular athletes in the world. Jordan is quoted as saying, “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

It was in a very disturbing moment when these words that changed human history was uttered  by Jesus. Mark 9:23. And Jesus said to him, “If you can believe! All things are possible for one who believes.” (English Standard Version).

Inspirational Nugget = Our belief system play a vital role on our path to survival.

You see things; and you say “Why?” But I dream things that never were; and I say “Why not?” – George Bernard Shaw.

The STORY: Walt Disney

This cartoonist was told by the editor of the Kansas City newspaper, “It’s easy to see from these sketches that you have no talent.”

Walt Disney was told he had no talent and was fired from a newspaper job. He round up doing volunteer work for a church in an old run down garage. One day he decided to sketch one of the many mice that were running through the garage. This mouse became the famous “Mickey Mouse.”

It was in a very tense moment when these words that changed the history of many lives were uttered  by Jesus. Mark 9:23. “And Jesus said to him, If you can believe! All things are possible for one who believes.” (English Standard Version).

Inspirational Nugget = End of Story, he had what he believed. If you can dare to believe.

Psalm 100:2. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

The Palmist was sure about his faith in God. I will say of the Lord, in Psalm, 91:2, “He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”

I was scared on this mountain with Sarah, later I realized after it all, it boils down to one point – It’s gladness to God’s promises. Be glad we made it to Colorado and we climbed the mountain.

Sometimes, in life we need to celebrate along the processes of high risk and uncertainty. Who said it will be easy? Friend it will be worth it, because gladness and excitement releases confidence and faith.

Excitement is contagious. Demonstrating honesty, authenticity, and excitement can often inspire the same qualities within the group you are in.  Passion is infectious, so is gladness and gratefulness in God.

Inspirational Nugget = Rejoice in the lord and be glad.