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“Per ANGUSTA ad AUGUSTA” is a Latin quote that means “through trials to triumph.” (The rhymed Latin words have the same roots as our English words “anguish” and “august” [impressive or eminent]). The quote captures Michael Youssef’s words: “There can … Continue reading →

“The culture of our times does not, in general, reward unpopular courage—except long after those displaying such courage have passed from the scene. How easy it is to honor the heroes of yesteryear from our safe harbors today! How comfortable … Continue reading →

“Sin is a betrayal of trust. As such, it has many casualties, even when repented of. Here’s one: Sin waives our right to be believed, giving falsehood an undeserved platform to legitimize itself. However, with time and through the mercies … Continue reading →

“We learn almost nothing in victory; but we learn much in defeat,” a football coach once said. I agree. For, when we take time to learn from our mistakes, success has no choice but to fall flat at the feet … Continue reading →

Nations “rise and fall,” but the saints “fall and rise!” All other human beings first “live and die,” but Jesus “died and lives.” It’s all a matter of sequence. The fulcrum is He Who was born for the “falling and … Continue reading →

“It is far more important to spend time WITH Christ than to do things FOR Christ. A quiet moment with the Lord is far more valuable than service for the Lord. The kitchens of life have many important things for … Continue reading →

“Today is the last day of yesterday and the first day of tomorrow. It’s the conclusion to yesterday’s chapter and the introduction to your new book. Why dwell on a written past, when you can write the future today?”—Thanks for … Continue reading →

A Background To My Thought Nuggets “No words can express how much the world owes to sorrow. Most of the Psalms were born in a wilderness. Most of the Epistles were written in a prison. The greatest thoughts of the … Continue reading →