Tag Archives: Samuel Pipim

Unchain the Elephant

Posted on November 23, 2014 by editor

Ever wondered why a big, powerful elephant in the zoo doesn’t break down the fence and go free? From infancy, its trainer uses progressively smaller metal chains around its neck or legs to condition it to be helpless. Long after … Continue reading →

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Buried Treasures

Posted on November 16, 2014 by editor

Cemeteries or graveyards hide many buried treasures. Dr. Myles Munroe (1954–2014) aptly explains: “Buried beneath … those sacred grounds are dreams that never came to pass, songs that were never sung, books that were never written, paintings that never filled … Continue reading →

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Be the Bee

Posted on January 12, 2013 by editor

The Bird asked the Honeybee: “You work so hard to make honey and humans just take it away. Doesn’t it bother you?” The Bee replied: “No, not at all! They take my honey, but can’t take away my art of … Continue reading →

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Lemon Juice or Lemonade?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by editor

Life can at times be very hard, full of pain, unfairness, and hurt. But of what use are folks who relax in pools of self-pity, who’re adorned in robes of long faces, and who dance to the rhythms of criticisms, … Continue reading →

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A Newborn Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by editor

If we’re willing, this newborn year can be better than its predecessor. For the new year challenges us to dream, to dare, to do, and to attain. Whatever hasn’t been tried beckons with allure, and past accomplishments demand more advancements. … Continue reading →

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Your Counselor

Posted on December 24, 2012 by editor

Uncertainties and tragedies often summon us to seek someone to talk to. But, alas, many stray into wrong places for counseling. Amidst the confusing claims of professional and “Christian” counselors, one Counselor is worth listening to. One who truly knows … Continue reading →

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Tears At Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2012 by editor

The Christmas story is not a sanitized account of life. It’s not some sentimental jollity of jingle bells, Xmas plays, and Santa Claus gifts, supposedly to remember Christ’s birth. Besides “peace on earth and goodwill towards men” (Luke 2), there’s … Continue reading →

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Temple of Justice

Posted on December 11, 2012 by editor

Deep within the human heart is a yearning to worship at the temple of justice. It’s a longing for the day when truth will at last triumph, when unresolved mysteries will be finally solved, and when all wrongs will be … Continue reading →

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Let Go!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by editor

Those who cherish the spirit of settling scores are devious and dangerous. Their vengeful spirit is cloaked in robes of justice and their treasured bitterness explodes to harm others. The retaliation they seek arises, not necessarily from hurt they’ve experienced … Continue reading →

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Thorns of Roses

Posted on November 26, 2012 by editor

We are charmed by the grace of roses, but detest the thorns. Yet there’s never a rose without thorns. The thorns defend the rose from intruders, and their pricks inoculate it from infections attracted by its beauty and fragrance. Paul … Continue reading →

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