FYI, Hey All, Happy Sunday, I just want to share a New Word of The Day with you: The word is "Entelechy" { N Tele key}

Its meaning is: The supposed vital principle that guides the development and functioning of an organism or other systems, persons, or organizations.

A well-known example is closely related to the metamorphosis of the worm that develops into a beautiful butterfly.

Sentence: The Entelechy of the American Idol winner Jamal Roberts came about because of his years of practice and dedication to music and his spiritual church upbringing, and singing that allowed him to finally achieve his dream of being on the world stage of music. Congrats as he spreads his wings and soars to even new heights of development.

Steve Braxton, Freelance/Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Storyteller, Narrator & Orator, Author, Non-Fiction Books, Moderator & Lyrics Writer of The Recording CD, Titled "Slavery In America, Prelude to the Juneteenth Celebration, a recent National Federal Holiday Celebration signed into law by President Joe Biden

 Beyond the 70th Chapter of Life's Journey:

The narrative proclamations and the vicissitudes of the Learning Curve of Life denote the following:

~The apex of learning is a rare leadership skill

~Which embraces the common habits of Trust, Joy, Compassion, and the enhancements of the people I've been privy to lead

`Within the capacities of such professions as collegiate edu, military service, C-suite corporate management echelon, politics, non-profit entities, community service, where the thread was through personal, professional, and pastoral spiritual development

Whereas, to know and become aware that reinvention was not just a phase but a lifelong habit.

Whereas, to know and learn that it's never too hard to be curious, inquisitive, or to be kind, authentic, and genuine.

Nevertheless, such actions serve to discover and embrace the legacy of civility and humankind. Which is tantamount not just for what you build, but also is more about what one endeavors to motivate and lift up.

Now, being at the apex of B-yond the 70th chapter:

I'm not moving out-just moving over. Not winding down, but rewiring with the ultimate energy of life. Although I am still learning, still laughing, and still leading to help others become all they were created to be and meant to be by Almighty God, Amen.

Steve Braxton, President/Founder & CEO, Marketplace Ministries, Inc.. Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Hall Of Fame Storyteller, Narrator & Orator, Author, Non-Fiction Books

 Choosing The Right Path Of Life

A wise man once said:

It may prove sufficient to choose...

Love vs Hate

Friends over Enemies

Truth vs Lying

Joy vs Cry

Positivity over Negativity

It is Prudent to seize the moment and recognize that 'life' has two sides; it is incumbent upon us to choose the better side. It is God's Will that we should be forgiven as we forgive others. In order to be the recipient of His Protections, His Provisions, and His Faithfulness in our lives. Amen...

Steve Braxton, Founder/President &CEO, Marketplace Ministries, Inc., Freelance/Critical Writer, Author, Non-fiction Books, Award Winning Poetry Contest "BEST POETS OF 2022,2023 & 2024, a compilation, Library of Congress Cataloging publication Data ISBN 978-1-60880-746-8, & ISBN 978-1-60880-798-7

 When Your Flight Is Delayed, the Question Is: When Will It Take Off? Just Hold On To Your Patience for the Manifestation

I’m on my way to speak at a Christian Conference in another city

I’m stuck at the airport as my flight is being delayed

Because of a rain and wind storm...The windstorm continues to ensue....

The PA System keeps informing us

That the flight is being delayed...

Again, & again, the PA System announces The flight is being delayed

Therefore, I am beginning to get concerned. 

So, I instruct my assistant to call the Pastor for me

When you connect with him  

Share  that the flight is being delayed, and I need to cancel

However, when Pastor came on, his response was “No!  will not cancel,” and he went on to say...

“Just because the flight is delayed, doesn’t mean it will not take off.”

What then is the Divine revelation of the ‘Truth from God”?

• The delay is only temporary

• The flight will soon be cleared for ‘Take Off’

• Whenever it takes off, it shall arrive on time

• Know that everything you’ve been waiting for

• Is getting ready to happen for you

• No More Delays for you

• Know that your provisions, protections, and faithfulness are a manifestation in your life. You Have Been Patient, which is a ‘virtue’. Much Blessings Go Forth on the Journey and pursue the “Purpose” that has been pre-ordained for you.

Steve Braxton, Founder/President & CEO, Marketplace Ministries, Inc, Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Author, Non-Fiction Books 

 What Is The Essence Of Purpose and The Reason For Existence?

As we take notice and become keenly aware of the enormity of the things happening around us. According to the foreknowledge of biblical prophecies, the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is Imminent. Those of us who have faith and Trust in God must practice, and seriously embrace, and /or discover 'purpose in life'. It is imperative to make every effort to uphold the principle and purpose of God within our existence.
I invite all who read this shared post to ponder the question: "What Is The Essence of Purpose and the totality for the reason for existence? As we discern such ways and means the focus on money becomes vividly apparent, as a tool for 'purpose'. It is also widely displayed and exhibited by the U.S. national leaders that openly chase 'money' far more than 'purpose' for We The People. Seemly they almost always err on the side of the evil cabal rather than the constituents in their respective districts across the United States of America. As we watch our national leaders in the throes of displaying attributes and traits. What we come away with is that they put forth a system that does not value God's will, His ways, His purposes, His plans, His provisions, His protection, or anything else that God intends, which should be done All For His Glory, Amen..
Steve Braxton, Bishop, The Light of Illinois Diocese {RET], Founder/President & CEO, of Marketplace Ministries, Inc., Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Author of Non-Fiction Books

 FYI, More insights & Intel. Regards, "Freedom & Liberation" Ushers in the Celebration of Juneteenth: The Long Arc of Wait for People of Color Resistance, Hope, Freedom & Liberation. Thanks to President Joe Biden for diligently signing the Bill, making it a Federal Holiday. Therefore, as we focus on Juneteenth this year, let's not only remember the Road Less Travelled-but remember the Road already travelled. Let us become the neighbor to the already immigrant citizen and don't just give lip service to Freedom, but embody it. extend it, and defend it. To God Be The Glory. Amen...

Steve Braxton, Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Storyteller, Narrator & Orator, Author, Non-Fiction Books

 A Recent Inquiry answer to Insights & Intel, Regards: "Freedom & Liberation"

They are both closely related but with distinct concepts. Freedom generally refers to the state of being free from external constraints. Such that it allows individuals to make choices without interference. Liberation, on the other hand, tends to be the active process of breaking free from oppression or any restrictive conditions of the manacle chain of discriminatory practices of Slavery or that of Jim Crow Laws.

A Few Examples:

~Civil Rights & Voter Rights brought about by the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s-1660s, under the leadership of Dr Martin L. King

~The Abolition of Slavery in the 1800s, where America and other nations abolished slavery, which liberated millions of people of color from forced labor and oppression

~Women Suffrage Movement, a worldwide movement securing voting rights for women, advancing gender equality

`The Fall of the Berlin Wall, [1989] marked the end of communist rule in East Germany and Soviet Russia, symbolizing liberation from authoritarian control.

Just To Name a Few

Steve Braxton, Freelance/Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Author, Non-Fiction Books

 The 3 Best Places to pray in your Home:

1. The Front Door, Blessings of fruit and bread, Blessings when you come in, and Blessings when you go out {Deut 28:6}

2. Food Pantry near the kitchen, The Lord is my shepherd, and I shall not want....{PS 23}

3. Bedroom, lie quietly upon your bed in silent meditation, put your trust in the Lord {PS 4:4-5}

Remember the importance of LEAVING & Entering, Nutritional nourishment for the body,and Place of Restoration and Meditation.

Steve Braxton, President/Founder & CEO Marketplace Ministries,Inc. Freelance Writer, Contributing Blogger,

 I implore those of you who are travailing on the path of the journey of life to consider the forthcoming utterances, narratives, statements, and questions:

~When you recall and reflect on 'painful events' that have occurred in your life

~How many of them can you say you've been grateful for today?

~Why so? Because, believe it or not, thanks to such matters of life, you've both changed and grown.

Here is another situation that most folk do not realize

Those happy events do make life delightful, but they do not lead to self-discovery, growth, or freedom-Let that sink in for a minute

Now listen to this and know the Reality of Life:

~Every painful event contains within itself a seed of Growth, Development, Liberation, and Freedom.

In conclusion, consider a focus on Salvation and Restoration.

~Salvation ushers in the advent to be 'salvaged' and ultimately Be Restored.

~Being Restored is to give oneself another chance to begin again and to continue along on the path of the journey of life. Amen...

Steve Braxton, Freelance/Critical Writer, Contributing Blogger, Storyteller, Narrator & Orator,Author of Non-Fiction Books

 What Does It Mean When Praying and Ending the Prayer with "Amen"?

The Exegesis of the Use of 'Amen'- It is a Hebrew word, meaning:

~Witness to the "truth'

~Means Truly, Truly, or 'So Be It'

When you end a prayer with the expression 'Amen,' Thus the exegesis translation means:

~Come, Lord Jesus

~Let Thy Will Be Done

A, agree with God

M, move with God

E, end with God

N, never doubt God

Steve Braxton, Founder/President & CEO of Marketplace Ministries, Inc., Freelance/Critical Writer, Storyteller, Narrator & Orator, Author of Non-Fiction Books