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The Opportunity of Pain

Posted on October 2, 2018 by editor

We don’t own our pain. It’s for public service. Whether it’s sorrow, hurt, regret, disappointment, afflictions, persecution, or some other form of suffering, our pain is never an end in itself. It’s an invitation to serve. Life has no safe … Continue reading →

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Empathy, Not Apathy

Posted on September 24, 2018 by editor

Indifference: Evil with An Innocent Face “Do not fear your enemies. The worst they can do is kill you. Do not fear friends. At worst, they may betray you. Fear those who do not care; they neither kill nor betray, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Togetherness (WE THE WE)

Posted on September 16, 2018 by editor

It’s never well when “I” thinks it’s “We.” When a single note believes it’s the orchestra, and when “We the people” is interpreted to mean “I am the we.” The lure to “go my separate way” or “do my own … Continue reading →

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Getting Even Is Never Even

Posted on September 10, 2018 by editor

Revenge may feel right and even seem justified, but it’s damaging to us and the people we love. When, as a child, I bore a grudge or was tempted to retaliate for some unfairness or injustice, my mother would say: … Continue reading →

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Crazy To Believe In Something?

Posted on September 6, 2018 by editor

For its 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” slogan, Nike, the American multinational shoes and clothing company, just launched a new advertising commercial.  The ad, which features many athletes from different walks of life, is narrated by an outstanding, … Continue reading →

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Indelible Imprints

Posted on September 3, 2018 by editor

Recent deaths of some close personal friends and certain influential leaders have challenged me anew to ask questions about the people I greatly admire: Who do I consider as my heroes, why do I embrace them as such, and how … Continue reading →

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Death For My Enemy

Posted on August 27, 2018 by editor

Have you ever wished death for your enemy—the one who deeply hates you and has persistently tried to destroy you? Have you ever sought the worst punishment upon this mortal enemy who has inflicted so much pain, sorrow, and grief … Continue reading →

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Suicidal Wounds

Posted on July 29, 2018 by editor

The worst wounds that can ever be inflicted upon us are those we inflict upon ourselves by our decision not to forgive those who have wounded us. Unforgiveness is as dangerous as cancer. It eats away at us from the … Continue reading →

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We’re Our Own Temptation

Posted on July 23, 2018 by editor

Someone wrote: “The Devil tempts men most when they have money. He tempts women most when they don’t have money. For us to keep the Devil away, my brothers, if you get money give it to your wife so that … Continue reading →

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Hope Through the Dark

Posted on July 16, 2018 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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