Don’t let unmet expectations crush your hope. When we set our sights on a specific outcome that doesn’t pan out, it’s easy to feel frustrated and hopeless. Expectations can be a powerful force, but they can also derail our emotional well-being if we don’t handle them properly. Many of us struggle when our expectations don’t […]
You may be wondering, isn’t it negative to expect problems? Shouldn’t we be optimistic and believe nothing will stand in our way? Well, if you want to progress in life, expect some resistance. Let me explain why. Resistance is a normal part of the journey towards success. It’s like a test that proves how determined […]
I want you to think about a slingshot. Imagine yourself holding that slingshot, ready to shoot something powerful out into the world with incredible force. But here’s the secret: it must be stretched and tensed before what is in it can fly. The further you pull back without breaking it, the farther it will go. […]
Prepare to be inspired by the incredible story of John David Crow, a former Texas A&M football player. Back in the day, he played under the legendary Bear Bryant, a demanding coach known for his intensity and winning spirit. One day, the press showed up to watch a practice with Texas A&M, and Coach Bryant […]
The best time to deal with a problem is when you have dealt with yourself first. Most people are too close to their problems to understand what they really are. The closer you are to your challenges, the less you can see past them. Challenges are neither big nor small in and of themselves. It’s […]
Raise a hand. Step forward. Volunteer yourself. Take the initiative to show love. You can’t truly love others while looking to be loved. It must come from a place of selfless ambition. Pour yourself out, not expecting anything in return. This is unconditional love. It’s not a matter of manipulation or recognition. A volunteer, by […]
How to Build Spiritual Toughness During Hard Times As Christians, we are not immune to facing trials in life. In fact, the Bible teaches us that we will face suffering and hardships in this world. Yet, many of us struggle to maintain our faith and hope in God when we face adversity. It’s essential that […]
In the Old Testament, the Israelites set up memorial stones at certain locations to help them remember what the Lord had done in that place. We too need to create reminders for ourselves, lest we forget God’s gracious provision. Joshua 4:20-24 (NIV) 20 And Joshua set up at Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken out […]
Have you ever seen something that just didn’t make sense? How about finding two things that really don’t go together? Here is a list of oxymorons (incongruous expressions) that I came across. How many do you use in your everyday conversation? These phrases may sound contradictory, but there is nothing more contradicting than a grumpy […]
Our words have tremendous power. God used words to create the universe; by them, He spoke the world into existence. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) “The tongue has the power of life and death…” What a terrifying and amazing tool we have right in our mouths! Our tongues have the power of life and death. Nothing else […]