Tag Archives: Samuel Pipim

“Silence at the right time is the most effective speech. The majesty of silence is revealed by a calm, dignified restraint in the face of accusations, injustice, betrayal, and hurt. Being thus silent does not mean one is speechless, sullen, … Continue reading →

“God is not just a God of ‘second chances,’ but also the God of ‘six more chances.’ The Bible says: ‘A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again…’ If a godly man rises again after falling seven times, … Continue reading →

“Frenemy (= “friend” + “enemy”) refers to either an enemy disguised as a friend or to a colleague who is simultaneously a rival. Frenemies are more dangerous than our real enemies because, while pretending to be friends, out of envy, … Continue reading →

“It’s said: ‘Yesterday is history, today is reality, and tomorrow a mystery.’ Despite the mystery and unpredictability about the future, with God tomorrow is as certain as yesterday. Six months before Jesus’ birth, His future mission was stated in the … Continue reading →

“The thing about sin is that everyone is an expert on other peoples’ sins. Davids express righteous indignation at the rich man for taking the poor man’s only lamb. Pious Scribes and Pharisees want to stone the woman caught in … Continue reading →

“To ‘regift’ is ‘to give a gift one has received to someone else.’ Forgiveness is one gift we must always regift. The FORGIVEN must be FORGIVING. We may have had no choice over the actions of those who betrayed, wounded, … Continue reading →

“Unless we take time to discover the purpose of the life we’re celebrating, the celebration of birthdays is, frankly, a fuss, if not a farce. The lyrics of a 1970s secular song sum it up: ‘Why am I dying to … Continue reading →

“From the Greek ‘hypo’ (under) and ‘krinein’ (to decide or distinguish), the word ‘hypocrisy’ literally means to make a decision by hiding it under. That’s how we often deal with our sins. To appear ‘good/nice,’ we conceal our sins by … Continue reading →

“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 →

“Alas, how often we show ingratitude for the gifts of misfortune. How frequently we display little appreciation for sorrow, disappointment, and failure. Wrapped in darkness, delivered with promptness, and greeted by disbelief, misfortunes are the fortunes missed by the proud, … Continue reading →