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Are You In A Hole?

Posted on February 3, 2019 by editor

In my book, “Six More Chances: Success in the Midst of Failure,” I recount the parable of an old donkey that fell into a farmer’s abandoned well. For hours, the donkey cried piteously from its hopeless position, looking upward for … Continue reading →

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A New Chapter

Posted on January 5, 2019 by editor

Life is like a book with many chapters. Some have 70; some, more; others, less. To each chapter has been assigned 365 pages, and every fifth chapter, one extra page. The size of our books don’t really matter. What counts … Continue reading →

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Unmerry Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018 by editor

If you think Christmas is all jingle bells, jollity, and unwrapping gifts…think again! To millions around the world, the festive season is full of pain, tears, and disillusionment. Thankfully, the Biblical accounts of Christ’s birth speak forcefully to the harsh … Continue reading →

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The Past Is Past

Posted on December 16, 2018 by editor

One comforting gift of the past is that it is past. It’s gone forever!  In the words of Oscar Wilde, the 19th century Irish writer, poet, and playwright, “No man is rich enough to buy back the past.” Even if … Continue reading →

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An Unfinished Business

Posted on December 9, 2018 by editor

As the year races to an end, let’s reflect on one unfinished business—You! You’re an unfinished business. A work in progress. A masterpiece pending approval. God isn’t finished with you yet. You’re still under construction. So, don’t be discouraged when … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of Nobodies

Posted on November 29, 2018 by editor

Can the “little people” of the world become “great Giants”? Can the despised “nobodies” prevail over limitations imposed on them by society? Yes, they can! Enabled by the grace of God, “nobodies” can triumph. They can put to shame the … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 20, 2018 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 are ungrateful swim in pools of melancholy, … Continue reading →

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I Choose Character

Posted on November 18, 2018 by editor

People may ruin your reputation, but they cannot destroy your character. 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 … Continue reading →

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Appointments with Disappointment

Posted on November 18, 2018 by editor

Disappointments are inescapable appointments in life. Why do we have to face them? Often, dashed hopes, shattered dreams, and unmet expectations summon us to change directions so we can get on the right track. Setbacks are also useful for the … Continue reading →

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Worry Is Blind

Posted on October 8, 2018 by editor

Worry is shortsighted and blind, but faith has vision. One unknown source gives a breakdown of what the average person worries about:  40% focus on things that will never happen, 30% deal with the past that can’t be changed, 12% … Continue reading →

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