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The Gift of Sankofa

Posted on December 16, 2017 by editor

The gift of Sankofa challenges the oft-given advice, “Never look back”—at least, the “never” part. “Sankofa,” a Twi word from Ghana literally means “go back and get it.” It is used in proverbs and symbols (e.g., the symbolic Sankofa bird, … Continue reading →

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The Second Half of Life

Posted on December 16, 2017 by editor

The second half of life begins after 40, and it can be (or should be) the best years of your life. Caleb conquered walled-cities and giants during the second half. At age 85, he was “as strong as he was … Continue reading →

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Reasons To Be Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2017 by editor

An elderly lady in a nursing home said, “I thank you, Lord, for two good teeth, one upper and one lower. And I thank you that they meet!” She was thankful for little things. Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) wrote more than … Continue reading →

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Life’s Interruptions

Posted on November 12, 2017 by editor

The journey called life is full of interruptions. But these ought not terminate the journey. Life’s road is not always paved with asphalt, it’s more often with gravel and potholes. There are ups and downs, twists and turns, roadblocks and … Continue reading →

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YOUR ROUGH MOUNTAINS

Posted on November 6, 2017 by editor

There are no smooth mountains. If our mountains were smooth, they would be difficult to climb. So, when God gives us mountains to climb, He leaves them rough. The bumps and rocks along the way—the obstacles and hurdles in our … Continue reading →

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Peace or Pieces?

Posted on September 24, 2017 by editor

“You can bomb the world to pieces, but you can’t bomb it into peace” (Michael Franti & Spearhead). Anger and violence seldom solve problems. So, don’t let bitterness and rage steal your sweetness and gentleness. Commit with Max Lucado: “I … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Storm

Posted on September 10, 2017 by editor

The safest place to be in a fierce storm is right in the middle of it, the “eye of the storm.” It is a roughly circular area, typically 20–40 miles (30–65 km) in diameter, and is surrounded by the eyewall, … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah Time or Hosanna Time?

Posted on September 4, 2017 by editor

There are special moments in life to express deep emotions in the face of our ups and downs: The times of HALLELUJAH (“praise the Lord” or “God be praised”) celebrate incredible breakthroughs and deliverances, and the times of HOSANNA (“I beg you … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Pain!

Posted on August 27, 2017 by editor

Pain is never appreciated as a gift until God unwraps it. He grabs our attention when we’re in pain and, through its refining process, He brings the best out of us. Writes the prophet Isaiah “Behold, I have refined you, … Continue reading →

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Through the Storms

Posted on August 20, 2017 by editor

Violent storms are raging in our world—and in our lives. We’re afraid, we’re out of options, we’re out of ideas, and are frustrated. We’re “at our wits’ end”—a phrase that means “to be so worried, confused, or annoyed that you … Continue reading →

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