Christianity
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Hard words break no bones
Even when you scream the most vile thing you can imagine, those words would only harden someone’s heart against you. But to speak kindly breaks bones. Done right, kind words bring you favor. It’s something I learned from: By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,And a soft tongue breaks the bone.Proverbs 25:15 (NASB1995) Read more
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The influence of prayers
I’ve read about the Prayer of Jabez in High School from a small book, “The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life” by Bruce H. Wilkinson. It was a short read, but it changed how I see the influence of prayers. The book focused on a passage in 1 Chronicles 4. What started Read more
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How to win an argument with a fool
You may think that you can change the mind of a fool. But you are only fooling yourself. Why? Because a fool only wants to express his opinion and will not make the effort to understand. He is always in the right. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing his opinion.Proverbs 18:2 ESV So, if you know the person taunting you is a Read more
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Values and compromise
Our choices are influenced by the values we consider desirable, important, and morally right. As a follower of Jesus, we uphold specific values that we should keep regardless of what environment we find ourselves in. To further illustrate, being in a new land and circle shouldn’t be an excuse to compromise what we value as Read more
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Do you want to live a good life?
Don’t we all desire to live a life that is good? Here’s a very rich text from Psalm 34:11-14 (ESV) which tells us what we should do to see good [טוֹב (tov)] which is also synonymous to welfare, prosperity, and happiness: 11 Come, O children, listen to me;I will teach you the fear of the Lord.12 What man is there who desires lifeand loves many days, that he may see good?13 Keep your tongue from eviland your lips from speaking deceit.14 Read more
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Building a career through changing times
It’s been a week full of learning during the Harvest Youth Conference 2023. I had the privilege to host some sessions and receive knowledge from our speakers. In one of the sessions we had on Navigating Your Career Through Changing Times with Mr. Anthony Gatchalian, here are the main takeaways: To stay relevant through the changing times, Read more
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Your mind is a garden
You already understand that what you sow, we reap. The same is true with whatever thoughts you plant in your mind. Good thoughts, bad thoughts, whichever of them you cultivate grows. Hence, Proverbs 4:23 (NASB1995) reminds us to: Watch over your heart with all diligence,For from it flow the springs of life. because where you put your Read more
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