Many people ask me why I decided to devote my life to Jesus. In spite of not always getting what I want. In spite of not being exactly where I would like to be at this point in my life. In spite of not always having a peachy marriage, or people live up to their …
Feed Your Dreams, Let Them Live
It is so easy to get discouraged in the road to manifesting your dreams and passions. Not enough money, not enough time, and not enough support are just a few allowances that we give ourselves to put the passions on standby. When, actually, all this is doing is allowing you to settle with complacency, and …
The Power of Peace Over Rashness
Have you every regretted how you felt when you made a decision out of haste? When you decided to call that ex when you were lonely? Or how about when you yelled at your spouse because you could not control your emotions? Haven't included you yet? Well, how about when you threw that phone, remote …
I Hate You So Much! The Power of Self-Control (Or Lack Thereof)
Have you ever been in a conversation, and you realized that nothing was being accomplished because both of you were yelling? How do you feel after that? I am sure that the common answers are unfulfilled, enraged, and uncomfortable. In most cases, the resolution ended up being lost in the feelings and emotions. This is oftentimes the …
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Being An Entrepreneur: Others May Doubt, But It’s Worth The Risk
It takes an incredible amount of courage to be an entrepreneur. Not only are you adamantly believing in a dream that many may find ludicrous, you are willing to take the risk in order to make it happen: the risk of people scoffing at you, the risk of losing relationships, the risk of a huge …
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Ask Chris: God-given Promotion – Merit, Grace, or Both?
Promotion... Does God base it off merit, grace or both? Well, I suppose you can apply this to why non-Christians get promotions as well. If you are a hardworker, you're a hardworker. The "sowing and reeping" principle works across the board. This is why many believers get discouraged when they are struggling to ascend in …
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Ask Chris: Materialism – Gaining Control Over the Power of ‘Stuff’?
Materialism: How much is 'too much', and what should be considered 'not enough'? The biggest issue to address in this regard is where someone's intent is when he is acquiring goods. Is it to keep up with the Jones' next door? Is it to feel better about a recent breakup? Is it to approve oneself …
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How Dr. Myles Munroe Has Impacted My Life Personally
About a dozen years ago, I heard about this man named Myles Munroe. At the time, my former pastor's spiritual father had some ties to Dr. Munroe, and I was able to attend an event that he was speaking at. Of course, the crowd was filled, about 2,000 in attendance. I was about five years …
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Ask Chris: Engaged Couples and Physical Intimacy – What’s Too Far?
For engaged couples, when it comes to physical intimacy, how far is too far? Well, the obvious answer is, sex is too far. Let's face it, you are engaged to be married, so why not wait for all the benefits? While married, you now share last names, bank accounts, families, housing, taxes and credit. Most pleasurably, …
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Friday Haiku: Prematurity
Why are you giving up now Throwing in the towel When the bell hasn't even rang?
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