Brian W. Carter

Words of the Week – Meet the Greens: Part 2

The Greens are a group you would do well to avoid because they cause too much trouble. They don’t bring anything positive to the table — just mess. If you’re coveting someone’s blessings, then Envy is sitting at your table, too — wanting your lunch instead their own. Envy is described as a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck. “A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.”- Proverbs 14:30 How many people do you know that live in a funk, obsessing over what somebody in their

Words of the Week – Meet the Greens: Part 1

  You ever met the Greens? You know, those three siblings that crashed the party last year? I don’t know how you could forget them … they caused all that havoc and had everyone at each other’s throat — it was a mess. You still don’t remember? Well, don’t worry, odds are you will meet them again. The Greens, or as they are more commonly known by most, Jealousy, Envy and Covetousness, are bad news. There is nothing more dangerous or sinister than this triple threat. They often travel together, holding hands within the heart. Their roots go deep and

Words of the Week – But Be of Good Cheer!

  It’s the holiday season and this time of year evokes so many different emotions from people. For many, it’s a time for family, friends and a whole lot of good eats. For some, it’s a time of solitude and reflection on the past year and hoping for better things in the new year. For others, it’s a miserable time as many are counting the minutes when all the plastic smiles and fake tidings of joy are gone. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, there is one thing that should make everyone happy – we have Jesus all year round!