Givon Wayne

  A Timeless  Tale for Grown -Ups Remember those ambitious projects from our youth, the ones that seemed to reach for the sky? The Tower of Babel from Genesis 11 is a story like that, but on a grander scale. Back then, everyone spoke the same language, and they decided to build a giant tower – a real "reach for the stars" kind of thing. There's a lot we can learn from this tale, even decades into our lives. Here are some key takeaways: Innovation: Then and Now: The builders in the story embraced new ideas, using bricks instead of just stone. That innovative spirit is alive and well today. Blockchain technology, with its digital building blocks, kind of echoes that story! It's a reminder to keep pushing boundaries, just like we did in our younger days. The Two Sides of Progress:   While the Tower of Babel represented human potential, it also became a symbol of pride. The builders wanted to make a name for themselves, forgetting about a higher power. We see shad...

Embracing the Shaking   Forget the original title, my Dad (the ever-quotable Ken Gilliam) had a moment of genius and suggested a rockin' Jerry Lee Lewis tribute: 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.' The tremors are everywhere…in the sprawling megachurches, the fractured political landscape, the whirring of our own computers…and let's not forget the cracks appearing in our personal lives.  Are you facing challenges that leave you feeling shaken? You're not alone. The Bible tells us that God uses shaking to strengthen our faith and draw us closer to Him. Here are 3 key points to find hope in the midst of life's storms: Shaking Reveals What Matters Most: The Bible (Hebrews 12:26-28) compares shaking to a filter. It removes temporary things, leaving only what's truly lasting. This helps us focus on our faith and God's unshakable kingdom. Shaking Brings God's Presence: Acts 4:31 describes the early church experiencing a shaking that filled them with...