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 …
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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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: Thoughts
A conglomerate of thoughts Hoping to come to a head But some thoughts are better off dead
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 …
Friday Haiku: Mental Messages
A montage of messages Mangled in my mental But manifesting more meaningfully
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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