When you sail through life with flying colors, stay humble or you’ll stumble. Two ducks and their frog friend lived in a pond, where the frog often tried to show himself smarter and better than the ducks—a better swimmer, singer, dancer, visionary, etc. When the hot summer peaked, the ducks decided to fly away to a larger pond. The frog suggested a creative plan so he could tag along. The ducks held in their bills the opposite ends of a strong stick, and the frog hung on to the middle of the stick with his mouth. As they flew high above, a farmer exclaimed, “What a brilliant idea! I wonder who thought of that?” The frog couldn’t resist. He said, “I did. I did.” And that was his end. “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverb 16:18).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 