When you hear the word "church" what comes to your mind? Is it an old building with stain glass windows and wooden benches? Is it a newer building with a stage and a band? Well, a lot of people seem to think that. Growing up, I always thought church was the building I attended every … Continue reading What is Church?
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Book Review: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Published in 1989, Stephen Covey's book "7 Habits of highly effective people" has impacted thousands of people around the world by helping them shift their perspective on how they think about life, goals, and success. After reading this book, I would recommend it to anyone trying to grow more in the following areas: Self-discipline Time … Continue reading Book Review: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Christianity is more about Application and Less about Information
I remember reading the Bible for the very first time: I was 19 years old, just graduated high school and taking a year off before heading to University. Around this time, I was also questioning everything about my life. I was seeking for something deeper to live for, for meaning and purpose, for something compelling … Continue reading Christianity is more about Application and Less about Information
The Difference Between the Wise and the Fool
The bible often talks about the character called "the fool" especially in the book of Proverbs. However, the word "fool" is also mentioned over 60 times throughout the bible! And If you are anything like me, you grew up thinking that a fool was equivalent to an ignorant or unintelligent person, but that's not the … Continue reading The Difference Between the Wise and the Fool
Why Process is More Important than Results
“If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.” - Michelangelo Although Michelangelo is known as one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen, he credits his creative success to hard work and discipline—the stuff that people don't see. People … Continue reading Why Process is More Important than Results
3 Clear Signs that You Might be Drifting from God
Over the last few years I’ve seen a handful of friends walk away from the church, and I don’t mean walking away from the church only, but walking away from God and renouncing their faith. Mind you, most of them were zealous and committed believers, people I admired and people who helped me grow in … Continue reading 3 Clear Signs that You Might be Drifting from God
Why Our Hearts are Deceitful Above All Things
One of the most insightful scriptures I've ever read is Jeremiah 17:9. It speaks so much truth into what human nature is like. Here is what it says: "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" Above All Things Above all things and beyond cure! I don't know about … Continue reading Why Our Hearts are Deceitful Above All Things
Trapped Behind Bars
As someone who grew up on Hip Hop and has a genuine appreciation for the art form, I can't help but notice the falsehood and deceit found in the rap industry. The rap industry has a reputation for promoting rappers that succumb to the demands of major labels even if it means rapping lyrics that … Continue reading Trapped Behind Bars
How Entitlement Destroys Gratitude
At times, I think that all the answers to my questions should be given to me instantly. I live in a fast-paced world, one with instant gratification easily attained. So I guess that explains my desire for immediate answers. Another word for this desire to know everything right away is entitlement. I fall into this mentality … Continue reading How Entitlement Destroys Gratitude
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