Tag Archives: Samuel Pipim

“Nowadays, just about everyone says “I’m PRAYING for you”—whether or not they’re godly or mean it. If not an outright lie, the phrase is now a cliché in our verbal and written communications. At best, it’s a declaration of intent—a … Continue reading →

“Reputation is the celebrity we admire in the mirror. Character is the person who follows us everywhere. Reputation is our public image—what we want others to think. Character is our secret actions, words, and thoughts—what we really are. Mathematically speaking, … Continue reading →

“Yesterday is the foundation upon which we build houses of today and tomorrow. Though we’re able to reside in the homes of today’s challenges and those of tomorrow’s unknowns, often we’re unable to live with yesterday’s regrets. Yesterday represents spilled-milk … Continue reading →

“Per ANGUSTA ad AUGUSTA” is a Latin quote that means “through trials to triumph.” (The rhymed Latin words have the same roots as our English words “anguish” and “august” [impressive or eminent]). The quote captures Michael Youssef’s words: “There can … Continue reading →

“The culture of our times does not, in general, reward unpopular courage—except long after those displaying such courage have passed from the scene. How easy it is to honor the heroes of yesteryear from our safe harbors today! How comfortable … Continue reading →

“Sin is a betrayal of trust. As such, it has many casualties, even when repented of. Here’s one: Sin waives our right to be believed, giving falsehood an undeserved platform to legitimize itself. However, with time and through the mercies … Continue reading →

“We learn almost nothing in victory; but we learn much in defeat,” a football coach once said. I agree. For, when we take time to learn from our mistakes, success has no choice but to fall flat at the feet … Continue reading →

Nations “rise and fall,” but the saints “fall and rise!” All other human beings first “live and die,” but Jesus “died and lives.” It’s all a matter of sequence. The fulcrum is He Who was born for the “falling and … Continue reading →

“It is far more important to spend time WITH Christ than to do things FOR Christ. A quiet moment with the Lord is far more valuable than service for the Lord. The kitchens of life have many important things for … Continue reading →

“Today is the last day of yesterday and the first day of tomorrow. It’s the conclusion to yesterday’s chapter and the introduction to your new book. Why dwell on a written past, when you can write the future today?”—Thanks for … Continue reading →