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The Privilege of Sorrow

Posted on December 4, 2016 by editor

Sorrow deserves our utmost respect and gratitude. It has mentored some of the wisest, inspired some of the noblest ideals and acts, and refined those privileged by its company. George MacDonald (1824-1905) said it best: “No words can express how … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2016 by editor

“Happy Thanksgiving” is more than a wish. It’s also a fact. There’s a direct correlation between happiness and thanksgiving. Those who give thanks are happy, cheerful people. On the other hand, those who’re ungrateful swim in pools of melancholy, misery, … Continue reading →

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Count Your BLESSONS

Posted on November 20, 2016 by editor

BLESSONS (a combination of “Blessings” + “Lessons”) is a word that refers to painful experiences in life which end up being both valuable lessons and blessings. Incredible as it may seem, even our darkest moments will one day become the … Continue reading →

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God and Politics

Posted on November 13, 2016 by editor

Politics can be dirty, divisive, and destructive. And the outcomes of elections can be shocking, painful, and depressing. But God can work through politics. Amidst the complicated interplay of human interests, raw ambitions, intrigues, and violent impulses, God’s divine hand … Continue reading →

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The Power of Ignorance

Posted on November 10, 2016 by editor

Ignorance in action is dangerous, especially if the ignorance is willful. Confucius states: “The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there’s no cat.” None is safe when power is in … Continue reading →

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The Dark Moments of Life

Posted on November 7, 2016 by editor

Without the dark we cannot clearly see the stars. Similarly, the dark moments of adversity often reveal some of life’s most valuable gifts or blessings. What initially comes disguised as painful experiences are often used by God to deepen our … Continue reading →

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Intent Precedes Content

Posted on October 23, 2016 by editor

When it comes to knowing God’s plan for our lives, our intent to obey determines whether or not He will reveal the content to us. Why should He disclose who we should marry, career to pursue, truth to follow, or … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Ignorance

Posted on October 9, 2016 by editor

Not knowing what we should know can be costly. Ali A. Mufuruki tells what took place in his home country of Tanzania during the colonial era: Some native Africans were using big rough stones to play a local board game. … Continue reading →

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A Good Name

Posted on September 26, 2016 by editor

Character outlasts reputation. Reputation is the celebrity we admire in the mirror. Character is the person who follows us everywhere. Reputation is our public image—what we want others to think. Character is our secret actions, words, thoughts, and motives—what we really … Continue reading →

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Eagles in Chickenland

Posted on September 12, 2016 by editor

When Eagles are silent, noise is equated with wisdom, propaganda with truth, and activity with productivity. Regrettably, Eagles in Chickenland are often silent because: they’re tired or feel it’s no use; their voices have been banned; they’re nursing their wounds … Continue reading →

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