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Tears At Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2014 by editor

The Christmas story is not a sanitized account of life. Not some sentimental jollity of jingle bells, Xmas trees, lights, parades, and Santa Claus’s reindeers supposedly to remember Christ’s birth. Besides “peace on earth and goodwill towards men” (Luke 2), … Continue reading →

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Decision & Destiny

Posted on December 14, 2014 by editor

Destiny is shaped in moments of decision. Shortly before their wedding, a young betrothed lady becomes pregnant. Her fiancée was not the father. To marry her will leave lingering questions about trust and the child’s paternity. What if he wants … Continue reading →

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A Compelling Why

Posted on December 12, 2014 by editor

“I was worth about over a million dollars when I was 23; over ten million dollars when I was 24; over a hundred million dollars when I was 25 and it wasn’t that important because I never did it for … Continue reading →

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Are You Bitter?

Posted on December 7, 2014 by editor

Bitterness results from what others did to us, said about us, or took from us (be it real or imaginary). Though we blame them for these ills, often we’re the voluntary victims of our own unforgiveness. Those filled with bitterness … Continue reading →

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Chicken Leadership

Posted on November 30, 2014 by editor

Alas, today we’ve allowed the chickens to lead the eagles! We know this when consciences don’t catch fire for noble and just causes. When competence is determined by age, degrees, pedigree, and blind agreement. When activity counts, and not productivity. … Continue reading →

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From METAL Chains To MENTAL Chains

Posted on November 27, 2014 by editor

It’s the root cause for the crisis of leadership in Africa, our culture of dependency, and our beggar mentality. It’s the reason we willingly allow others to use us to advance their personal, political, ideological, theological, economic and racial agendas; it’s … Continue reading →

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Unchain the Elephant

Posted on November 23, 2014 by editor

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 … Continue reading →

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Buried Treasures

Posted on November 16, 2014 by editor

Cemeteries or graveyards hide many buried treasures. Dr. Myles Munroe (1954–2014) aptly explains: “Buried beneath … those sacred grounds are dreams that never came to pass, songs that were never sung, books that were never written, paintings that never filled … Continue reading →

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Through the Valley

Posted on November 9, 2014 by editor

Of the many valleys in life, death is the deepest and most dreadful. One out of every one person will walk through this lonesome valley. David confirms and offers hope: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow … Continue reading →

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Shattered Dreams

Posted on November 2, 2014 by editor

Life is full of shattered dreams. Unannounced, circumstances can circumvent our dreams, disappointments crown our optimism, and the cold remains of broken promises chill the sunniest disposition. But however painful, shattered dreams have the power to change our lives—for good. … Continue reading →

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