Ever wondered why a big, powerful elephant in the zoo doesn’t break down the fence and go free? From infancy, its trainer uses progressively smaller metal chains around its neck or legs to condition it to be helpless. Long after these are removed, the elephant still believes it is chained. Its METAL chains are now replaced by its MENTAL chains. How often we act like the elephant in the zoo! We easily give up trying. Past failures & present inadequacies convince us we’re incapable. We doubt our God-given potential, waste opportunities, and fail to see setbacks as stepping-stones. Our mental chains need to be broken. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Are you paralyzed by your mindset? Unchain the elephant. You!—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. 