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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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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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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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