The Dream: Children Need Both Parents

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This is not my typical message, but I feel a pressing need for more hands on deck. Earlier today, I had a dream that burdened my heart with heaviness. I wept, and even after praying about it and finding some joy, I believe this message is not just for me to carry alone. I cannot share all the details, but … Read More

Keeping The Balance Between Wealth Creation and Life

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Proverbs 23:4-5 says: ‘Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye, wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.’ I was recently reading the book of Proverbs, and when I came across the above verse, I got stuck reading it several … Read More

The Liberation in Letting Go: Why You Shouldn’t Defend Your Identity Part 1.

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A statement like ‘’Why are you like this or like that’’ and ‘’You will never change’’. Most time is directed from the angle of one who is ‘’offended’’. It may even stem from a joke deeply rooted in one’s disdain for another’s behavior.  Thinking of behavior, how does it link to one’s identity?  The idea of not defending our identity … Read More

Loving Much; Love is the Force that Liberates

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Love is such a powerful ‘thing’. Am not sure if I could describe love as a virtue, trait or a character but I believe it will depend on the context. The Bible offers a profound insight into love, portraying it as kind, patient, humble, and devoid of envy or judgment. Love is esteemed as the greatest among faith and hope, … Read More

Title: Crossing the Difficulty of Being Wrong: Understanding the Irony of Ignorance

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I begin with a rhetorical question: “How can you not know when you are wrong?” It presumes that recognizing one’s own mistakes should be a straightforward process. After all, logic dictates that if you’ve made an error, you should be aware of it. However, the reality is often far more complex.  In the limitless of human existence, the concept of … Read More

The Wisdom in Acting Foolishly: Lessons from My Mother

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Proverbs 17:28 (NIV): “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” This verse highlights the wisdom of sometimes remaining silent and observing, rather than speaking impulsively or trying to impress others with our knowledge. Growing up, my mother imparted countless nuggets of wisdom that have guided me through life’s ups and downs. … Read More