Category Archives: nuggets

Even In the Well

Posted on April 22, 2018 by editor

Life often traps us with despairing situations. In 2010, 33 Chilean miners were trapped 700 meters underground, about 3 miles from the mine’s entrance. After 17 fretful days, a message appeared, taped to a drill bit (the tool used to … Continue reading →

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Advice To Wounded Eagles

Posted on April 16, 2018 by editor

“Think of me as a fellow-patient in the same hospital who, having been admitted a little earlier, could give some advice” (C.S. Lewis). In the steps of Lewis, I also could give some “advice” to wounded eagles—all who, in spite … Continue reading →

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WHY? WHY ME? WHY NOW?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by editor

We become philosophers when sudden adversities strike. When our worlds fall apart without warning: fatal illness diagnosed, death strikes, loss or failure suffered, divorce, broken relationship or rejection experienced, or hurt by betrayal, slander, or hatred. It’s then we ask, … Continue reading →

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Be the One

Posted on February 25, 2018 by editor

“If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent a night with a mosquito” (African Proverb).  Just because you’re the only one doesn’t mean your presence, voice, or efforts don’t count. An unknown author uses a typewriter’s missing key to … Continue reading →

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Failure Is Never Final!

Posted on February 18, 2018 by editor

Have you been stung by failure? Are you hurting from the shame of your self-inflicted wounds? Have you lost hope, feeling that your relationship, health, studies, business, or profession is over? FAILURE IS NEVER FINAL! You can bounce back and … Continue reading →

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Think For Yourself

Posted on February 10, 2018 by editor

It’s easier to feel than to think. And many who think they’re thinking are either parroting the thoughts of others or merely re-arranging their prejudices. Thinking is hard, for it forces us to analyze facts before we finalize acts. And, … Continue reading →

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Givers & Takers

Posted on February 10, 2018 by editor

“No person was ever honored for what he received. He was honored for what he gave” (Calvin Coolidge). We say “we’re blessed” when we receive something. But, Jesus said, we’re “MORE blessed” when we give than when we receive” (Acts … Continue reading →

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Our Creed of Greed

Posted on January 21, 2018 by editor

Why are people so corrupt? It’s because they’re just like us! By default, corruption is our religion, and greed is our creed. We are the canonized saints in this religion, whether we go to church on Saturdays or Sundays, to … Continue reading →

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Quit Self-Pity

Posted on January 14, 2018 by editor

One doesn’t have to be good-looking, talented, intelligent, powerful, or rich to be proud. Pride also infects some of the ugliest, seemingly ungifted, ignorant, oppressed, and poorest people. SELF-PITY is the pride of the weak and suffering. It’s the most … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hype the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2017 by editor

“Happy New Year” is an overrated phrase, if not, sometimes, a meaningless wish. 1) How can we wish it to anyone when HAPPINESS means different things to different people? 2) What is really NEW about the year? Chances are we’re … Continue reading →

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