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  • Through the eyes of bitterness

    For the past few weeks now, we were taught at church about how bitterness takes root in our hearts and grow. As it says in Hebrews 12:15 NLT: Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to… Read more

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  • Why being in a group matters

    If you think you can be the best you in isolation, think again. Most people who excel in their craft are the ones who involve themselves in groups that challenge their assumptions and drive their productivity. I can remember how exciting it was to be with a team of thinkers. Just by spending time with… Read more

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  • When fear keeps you awake at night

    Going to bed becomes daunting; sleeping, dreadful. Yes, there are different kinds of fear. And often, those you do not see are the ones that can strike you the most. From Life is in the Transitions: But not all fearful situations are as clear cut as staring into the eyes of a four-hundred-pound predator. Many… Read more

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  • Collecting dots vs. connecting the dots

    Collecting dots vs. connecting the dots

    References: Why is Pluto no longer a planet? — Library of Congress How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation — BuzzFeed News Podcast highlights: Most of us thought that simply acquiring knowledge alone makes us superior at work and in life because, like we’re always told, a good education gives us more flexibility in life. In… Read more

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  • Perhaps we like the way things were

    Do you like change? There are times I do, and there are times that I just want to be where I want to be. How about you? I may not know your response now, but surely, you already know that things don’t always continue. As much as you want them to remain the same. But… Read more

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  • Reasons why we fail

    Admittedly, there are seasons in life when we simply fail. And depending on what kind of person you are, you may attribute your failure to so many things. But I’d like to share with you some reasons why we fail based on the Bible. And the following Bible references are from Pastor Sumrall’s sermon, which… Read more

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  • We actually move in new directions

    How many times did you already hear someone say, “After this whole thing, we’ll go back to where we used to be.” But is that entirely true? I don’t know for you or what you believe in. As for me, I’ll be changed forever by all the things that went through my life. Like how… Read more

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