Category Archives: nuggets

Self-Obsession

Posted on May 3, 2015 by editor

Self-obsession is worse than immaturity; it’s insanity! This “I, me, mine” fixation is most evident with how toddlers view property: “1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from … Continue reading →

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Break Free

Posted on April 26, 2015 by editor

Sometimes the very things and people that make us feel safe and secure now can also impede our future growth and development—unless we bravely break free from them at the correct time. If a chick overstays in its shell, after … Continue reading →

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Your Darkest Hour

Posted on April 19, 2015 by editor

The darkest hour is just before dawn. Hence your present midnight cannot get any darker. True, at night you discover that the daytime promises of your friends become booms of silence, and their support, strong as the ropes of sand. … Continue reading →

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Sheep Leadership

Posted on April 12, 2015 by editor

A Ghanaian proverb says, “An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.” Sadly, many organizations are led by sheep. Not humble and teachable, but timid, confused, and dumb. Sheep leadership … Continue reading →

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The Last Laugh

Posted on April 5, 2015 by editor

His first public announcement after the Resurrection was just one word: “REJOICE!” (Matthew 28:9). Interestingly, the same root word in Greek (chairo) was used by Judas in his kiss of betrayal, and by the soldiers to mock Him (26:49; 27:29). … Continue reading →

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Don’t Run!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by editor

The real problem in any problem is flight from that problem. A sage said: “Running away from any problem only increases the distance from the solution. The easiest way to escape from the problem is to solve it.” Yet, we … Continue reading →

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What Keeps You Going?

Posted on March 21, 2015 by editor

Someone recently wrote to me: “Have you ever felt alone, unwanted, and worthless? Used and discarded? Ever felt like a failure, defeated, and a huge embarrassment? If so, what kept you going?” I replied: Your self-worth shouldn’t be determined by … Continue reading →

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Don’t Come Down!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by editor

“A lion never loses sleep over the opinion of sheep” (A proverb). If you know who you are (identity) and what you’re called to do (purpose), you’ll not be deterred by the contrary opinions and actions of detractors. Such was … Continue reading →

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Stop Praying!

Posted on March 8, 2015 by editor

“There comes a moment when praying becomes a form of spiritual procrastination. It’s time to stop praying and start acting” (Mark Batterson). Prayer can become a refuge for cowardly fear, an occasion for inaction, and even outright disobedience! It’s why … Continue reading →

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Appointments With Disappointment

Posted on March 1, 2015 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 trial … Continue reading →

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