Life’s journey isn’t always smooth-sailing. Our ships will be battered and knocked off course due to poor judgment, boisterous winds and waves, hidden currents and rocks, or some treacherous icebergs. But the hazards of the journey shouldn’t cause despair. This, we learn from Apostle Paul’s long and dangerous voyage to Rome (Acts 27). Yes, the rough seas of life will cause delays, setbacks, and losses. Betrayals will hurt, prejudice, envy and hate will maim, failures will dishearten, regrets will sting, and opportunists will exploit. But, regardless of the rough seas, let’s find the will and faith to navigate to our destination. For Christ’s sake, let’s make discouragement our encouragement.—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 