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Let’s Be Real!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by editor

The Hindu philosopher, Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), once said of Christians: “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians.” He also remarked: “Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so … Continue reading →

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Plan Ahead!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by editor

“A mother bird does not begin building her nest on the day she’s in labor.” This Nigerian proverb restates Confucius: “A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” Every great thing requires a plan … Continue reading →

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Listen With Your Two Ears

Posted on August 22, 2016 by editor

Those who make decisions without listening to both sides of an issue are foolish and dangerous. Often, their judgments are unfair, and their actions encourage gossip and slander. God gave us two ears so we can hear things from ALL … Continue reading →

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Olympic Gold

Posted on August 14, 2016 by editor

A nation can be rich in gold, but destitute in Olympic gold. For example, to date, there’s been only one Olympic gold medal winner ever for my home country Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast). Only one! This is a nation … Continue reading →

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Our Words

Posted on August 7, 2016 by editor

Our words are bigger than our mouths, travel faster than light and outlast our time. Words can discourage or inspire, wound or heal, build up or tear down. An unknown poet wrote: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel … Continue reading →

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The Naked Emperor

Posted on July 25, 2016 by editor

“Propaganda does not deceive people; it merely helps them to deceive themselves” (Eric Hoffer). Two con artists convinced an emperor that they could make him the best suit from the finest cloth. The cloth would be invisible to anyone who … Continue reading →

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History’s Volcanic Hour

Posted on July 17, 2016 by editor

Once, a US Senate Chaplain prayed: “Our Father God, …. in this volcanic hour of history save us, we beseech Thee, from panic and despair” (Frederick Brown Harris). Those words capture our inner fears and longings in today’s frightening world … Continue reading →

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Our Tears

Posted on July 10, 2016 by editor

“The sea is nothing but a library of all the tears in history” (Lemony Snicket). Each tear is written in a language that cannot be expressed in words. And every salty tear meandering into the sea is a cry for … Continue reading →

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Oxymorons

Posted on July 2, 2016 by editor

I’m pretty sure this thought-nugget will be clearly misunderstood! If you missed it, I just used an oxymoron (“clearly misunderstood”)—a combination of contradictory or incongruous words. Unless used for dramatic effect or to add flavor to a speech, oxymorons make … Continue reading →

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Fortunes of Misfortune

Posted on June 26, 2016 by editor

Alas, how often we show ingratitude for the gifts of misfortune! How frequently we display little appreciation for sorrow, disappointment, and failure! Wrapped in darkness, delivered with suddenness, and often greeted by disbelief, misfortunes are the fortunes that can easily … Continue reading →

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