"They Broke In My Place"

On September 1st of this year God blessed me with an opportunity that I had on my heart for years.  Opening a barber shop/hair salon.  Over the summer I was blessed with this opportunity, and much work has gone into it.  The investment of time, money, hard work, and working with others has been an enormous challenge that I have had to face.  Giving people opportunities only to discovery that they want a hand out.  One thing that God has reinforced through this new venture is that many opportunities does present itself, but people are not willing to do the work required or stay dedicated to the task at hand.  Last night I got home early from all my daily activities, and as I sat down my cell phone rang from a 800 number that I didn't recognize.  The number called, back, and I refused to answer because I was going to take this opportunity to rest.  The same number called on a friend of mine, and I thought to myself may I need to see what's going on.  I come to find out that someone had broken into the barber shop/hair salon(Kingdom Kutz & Hair Salon).  I got dressed went over to discover that someone had through a brick through the front door window trying to steal a 40inch television.  I didn't get upset, but realized that anytime you are pressing forward to do some worthy cause to assist others the enemy will always come up against your cause.  Over the years I have learned that the opposition is actually telling you that you are moving in the right direction.  Why would the enemy even be bring opposition to someone already on his team.  Today I was bless to have the repairs done, and the shop looks even better than before. Actually it's even more secure now.  What seemed as a terrible situation turned out in my favor as the hand of God moved like He always do.  They broke in  my place, but was unable to take anything. 

Ken Wilkins
Motivational Speaker, Life Coach,
Pastor & Web Designer
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
888.501.4087
www.kennethwilkins.com
www.ktwmedia.com

You Can't Give Up?

It's now about to go into the month of April, and I have face some challenges thus far this year that could bring about some discomforts, anxiety, and actually make a person want to give up.  I lost my part time job about a month ago.  I took a pastoral position at a church that didn't work out and ended last week.  This week my physician tells me that my blood pressure is a little high, and she wants to put me on medication.  What's going on God?  Some many challenges, obstacles, and difficulties.   Through all these things I can't give up.  I am believing that God is doing something special regardless of the physical challenges that I may be facing.   I am believing the best.  All my life I have chose to believe in the most outlandish things, but today I will say this that God has brought me farther trusting Him than I have ever gotten trusting anyone else or myself.  What's going to happen next I don't know, but I know this that I will follow God without trepidation or fear.  What a year thus far, but God has His own personalized plan for me, the business, and the ministry.  God will see me through, and I am expecting that God will shine His glory through this all.

Kenneth Wilkins
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
(848)222-9999
www.kennethwilkins.org
www.ktwmedia.org

No Longer A Hostage

How do you put back together the pieces after the bottom has fallen out of your life.  It's been a gradual process for me, but I believe I am making process.  I had to learn that in order for me to be successful I needed to learn healthy coping skills, and habits.  If I practice them daily I am better equipped when challenges do come my way.  I am not saying that it's easy, but I am learning that I can't depend or trust my own abilities.  They only can get you but so far, and it's the grace, and empowerment of God that sustains me daily.  For some time I believe that the greatest challenge was me facing me, and accepting the mistakes, and challenges that I ran away from due to fear.  I have learned that through it all I am still standing, therefore giving me living evidence that God does love and care for me.  My past has been a great teacher in letting me know that if nothing around me changes I need to change giving me the best opportunity to be all that I can be.  Today if you are facing difficulities, or challenges please know that God has designed them to captapult you to new heights.  I choose not to be a hostage of my past.

For His Kingdom,
KTW Media Ministry
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
(848)222-9999
finallyfree@bellsouth.net
www.ktwmedia.org

"Making The Tough Choices"

Each day we are faced with choices that will change our lives.  Some more pertenent that others, but the bottom line is this.  If we fail to make the tough choices we will miss out on the extraordinary.  Sometimes the answer is before us, but we shun away the facts and continue to settle for less.  My life continues to evolve, and every so often one of those tough choices comes my way.  My innner man cries out you can do it young man, but my physical says lets stay where we are.  Business, personal relationships, my relationships with God, and the list goes on - the tough choices will come.  What are you gonna do?  Today I choose to be all that I can be.  I would rather walk in the dark with God than walk in the light alone.

Ken Wilkins
KTW Media Ministry
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
(848)222-9999
www.ktwmedia.org

"I Can Succeed"

Success is not something we obtain because we have an idea.  Success is not something we gain because we have money or social status.  Success first is obtained within a man, and then is displayed in how he lives.  How can we build anything without first building ourselves?  So many of look at success as having a business, or ministry - something tangible.  Never to realize that our influence on others is in how we live.  Think of it this way - the challenges of greatness or influence is never against an organization, ministry, or business, but against the management, organizational structure or individual itself.  So many of us fail to reach our goals because they only focus on building the business, but forget about building themselves.  The opportunities will come our way, and we want to be prepared when they do come.  Regardless of the size of the project we need to approach it with commitment, integrity, and a resolve that stands out.  It begins with our presentation, and that starts with our character.  We can be successful today, and it all begins with how we approach our goals by starting with the person within.

Ken Wilkins
KTW Media Ministry
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
(848)222-9999
www.ktwmedia.org

Opposition

Dear Friends,

I moved to Wilmington, Delaware approximately one year ago and finding myself starting over in a new town knowing very few people.  My heart was determined to make this my best efforts ever as I had faced some disaster through a marital separation and divorce.  I finally learned to take my pain, and use it as a time of reflection to assist me in my efforts to restart my life.  In a short period of time through the blessing of God I have gain tremendous advancement in business, ministry, and my personal life.  Opportunities has opened up, and my dreams are coming true that I thought was lost.  I share my story today in hopes that it will encourage someone that has suffered any type of defeat in life encouraging them that they can get up, and begin again.  What I lost now I see as a gain, as I took the time to evaluate my life so that I would not make the same mistakes again.  What I found as my weakness now has become my strength.  My strength today is in trusting God, and knowing that without Him I can't make it.  How do I know this?  I know this because the pressures, opposition, and life challenges cause me to become fearful, and run from God and my vision instead of turning to him.  I have learned that I can't allow anything to get in the way of my relationship with God, and distract me from the journey that God has me on.  I only need to know that God will take our failures, and use them as the greatest teaching method in our lives.  If we trust God enough to get up and pursue Him, not so much our dream He will bring the pieces of the puzzle together.  God will send people, resources, and blessing our way that you never dreamed of.  He will catch you up with your dream or vision, and as you have the courage to get up and move forward you will find remarkable strength and courage to face the things that ran you off in the first place.  Will the opposition stop by no means, but my resolve and approach to these difficulties has changed.  How do you know that you are journeying in the right direction?  You will know because opposition will stare you in the face, and dare you to move forward and trust God.

KTW Media Ministry
Ken Wilkins
PO Box 1173
Wilmington, DE 19899
(848)222-9999
www.ktwmedia.org

The Shelter Of The Most High

Have you ever thought that all was lost? Have you ever thought that you couldn't make it another day? Have you ever wondered how did I get myself into this mess? NO hope, and wanting to die. Many years ago this was where I was at. I gain hope again through Jesus Christ. He became real for me when I began to get real with Him. Every so often a storm blows my way, but I have learned one valuable lesson in life. I have a shelter today in Jesus Christ - a place of refuge. Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. My goal today from my past struggles is to share the love and hope that come for knowing Jesus Christ. Do I still struggle or go through tough things - of course, its different when your source of strength comes for the Creator. I can tell you about your resources for daily living if you tell me who is your source of strength. I hurt, go through struggles, feel like giving up, have financial troubles at times, marital challenges, but what makes all the difference in the world is that I have a loving and caring God who will see me through.

The Beauty Of Challenges

No one likes challenges, but I am learning to use them to evaluate my Christian walk. My personal challenges has enabled me to see areas of life the needs improvement, and changes that need to be made. This week I have faced some inward battles with self. At times if not careful I can easily get caught up in my "Rights". What I want for myself, and what I am entitled to. A very dangerous place to be. I drifted there this week, and God always has a remarkable way of bringing it to the light which He did through my quiet time. I love it when God reveals something within myself. I say that I love it because I truly want to change. I am afraid if I don't I will become a prisoner of self. Challenges are tough, but very much needed to grow in our walk with Christ. At times I can really sense the urgency of how much I really need Christ. This week as I was taking a closer look at myself I realize I am really small in comprehension, and statue. This really keeps me humble, and blessed to be of service of God. God is doing some remarkable things within the ministry as in June we are marching forward with a new project in DVD Production. We have been blessed, and the more we grow it seems the smaller I get. As I close this blog I must say that I am truly grateful these days for the love, and compassion of God.

Handling Challenges

Well I guess I am in the midst of a challenge or some decision making. The production manager for our Media CD Ministry is not a reliable person. The question that I have been pondering in my mind is how should I go about handling the situation. I have looked into someone else performing the task, but I believe their plate is full, and constantly use the word busyness for not responding timely. The problem that I am facing is that the person that I want to do the task is to busy to even respond to discuss moving forward with business. Tomorrow my a recording session suppose to take place, but I will push it back to resolve these issues before moving forward. What bothers me the most is that I am finding that most people these days are really taking advantage of a disastrous economy by over charging for their services. Before I move forward I am praying for a Word for God.

There Is Hope!!!!

It's now 8:40 pm and I am still going. I woke up this morning at 7:00 after going to bed at 2pm. Many times I will begin a new project, and the excitement will keep me going. I just love when God shows me something new, or how to do something I have been doing a better way. The wonderful thing about following Christ is that at times I find myself pushing myself, but boy it is a joy when God shows up and gives you that extra strength to go on. I am excited as I go into this week. I spoke with some new production and media people today after church, and they informed me that they will be able to help me with production of bible studies, and improve my current CD ministry. I will be able to produce more to a better price, and the quality will also improve. Media ministry is always changing. I am also impressed with the website as it has changed again. The pictures and content are becoming more effective to reach and help others. I do not have much help right now in our ministry, but people are showing up to help a brother out. We have made plans to travel to New Jersey in April. It will be a road trip where we will stop a couple places to share the gospel. I have to go do some more work before bed. Finally Free Ministry on the move.

Rising Above Life Challenges

Each day I ask myself what is keeping me going. At times I want to give up. At times I want to just walk away, but something inside of me continues to keep me going. At times my spirit is telling me to get on my knees and pray, but I just want to be still and begin to meditate. Where am I going? What am I doing? I became ordain back in December and have committed to helping and reaching others for Christ. WOW! Not that simple. Each day is a fight. Each day I find myself understanding a little more the importance of God. I really can make it without Him. I am realizing just how limited I truly am. Some days I feel like a complete idiot. Each day that I make it through my life touches someone watching from a distance and gives them the courage to reach for the stars. I am finding that I can make it another moment, another minute, another hour, and another day when it is not about me