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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Friday Haiku: Prematurity
Why are you giving up now Throwing in the towel When the bell hasn't even rang?
Why Are You Working For “The Man”?
One thing that I find so incredibly amusing - but sad - are people that work for a company, are getting paid enough to barely make it from paycheck to paycheck, have to work overtime just to break their back to pay for gas, but say that they "love their job." I have experienced many …
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams
Twenty-one years ago, a non-intimidating North Carolina State team entered the NCAA Basketball tournament, led by their coach, Jimmy Valvano. Despite ten losses that season, "Jimmy V" did not lose hope in his team, even though they had a struggling 8-6 conference record and lost a total of 33 games in three years. Coming in …
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