Rodney A. Winters

You Can Get Up!

Rodney Winters | March 29, 2013

Easter is the time in which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. After being publicly humiliated, beaten, spit upon, mocked, nailed to a cross, and crucified–He got up! His enemies thought they had won, but three days after being buried in a tomb, Jesus arose from the dead. The thing that many of us fear the most had no power over Jesus. He won the ultimate victory and overcame the greatest foe.

One of the lessons we can learn from this great historical event is that if Jesus got up, so can we. If He has the power to defeat death, then my problem is no match for Him. There’s no need for you to feel defeated by your current circumstance or situation. Sickness, disappointment, financial loss, divorce, bankruptcy, abuse, neglect, or depression have no final power over us. If you trust Jesus, you can get up from whatever has you down. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope. This hope is not a wishful hope, but a confidence that should energize us to keep moving forward.

Allow the reality of the resurrection to give you hope this Easter season and for the rest of your life. Since Jesus got up, you can get up too!

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Happy New Year!

Rodney Winters | January 1, 2013

Today is the first day of a brand new year. A new year brings hope and the promise of a better future. Nothing can be done about the past, but tomorrow is full of potential. May 2013 be a great year for you as you pursue your goals and dreams.

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The Word

Rodney Winters | August 19, 2012

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NASB)

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Finishing Well

Rodney Winters | June 3, 2012

In a few days I’ll be 45 years old. Most likely I am in the second half of my life, assuming I may not live to be 90. As I think of some recent public figures who have passed away, I am reminded of my desire to finish well. These particular individuals to whom I’m referring had many great accomplishments, but may ultimately be remembered for failures at the end of their lives. I don’t want to be remembered for my failures, but rather as one who finished well. We all have had failures, but we can overcome them. It is possible to move forward past the failure and complete our journey in victory.

At what have you failed? It does not have to define you. You can overcome failure. We have many examples of people who have done so. What do you want your epitaph to read? Forget about the past and make progress toward that goal today. Our failures do not change God’s love toward us.

I believe there is more life to live. I believe my best days are ahead of me. God still has something for me to accomplish–and you as well. Let’s finish well!

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