C4 Connextion Corner

TIME 4 INSPIRATION           The concluding observation of this Lenten Season is inundated with self-reflection and worldview perspectives. As Holy as this time is, we cannot help but be impacted by higher inflation rates than in 40 years. The cost of food, gas, electricity, and just about every necessary commodity we can imagine has been drastically affected. Ukraine and Russia have thrust us into a vicarious place of what-ifs, and let’s not forget (or underestimate) the pandemic and its lingering effects. We have faced and continue to be confronted with personal tragedies and triumphs, both reminding us of the sovereignty of our loving Father and Savior. Today I challenge, beseech, and even urge you to receive a message of  inspiration , a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul. As a challenge, why not allow your mental, physical, and spiritual being full of potential positive energy designed and intended to shift and...

Introspection: The Start of Inspection by Taji Brown Founding Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 If you dissect the word introspection, I strongly believe it means the beginning of inspection. Where better to start examination, than with oneself. Introspection is turning our eyes inward and seeing the true nature of the man. It is doing what Michael Jackson did in 1988, “...starting with the man in the mirror…” Introspection is looking at the role you played in an altercation first before placing any blame. According to Webster’s dictionary, introspection is an examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings. It is a reflection of all things internal. Unfortunately, we as a people tend to run away from this concept. For us it is much easier to point the finger at our neighbor. We do not like to take responsibility for our own mess and own up to our proclivities. We would much rather find fault in everyone else around us in order to have an excuse for our baggage. However, Matthew 7:1-5 is v...