The Parable of Autumn Leaves in the Sahara
It’s the early days of winter in my part of the world, and technically, there is no autumn season, and when winter kicks in properly, we rarely get any snow. There is the possibility of rain falling at random as the temperature drops to cooler degrees, then all of a sudden, there is bitter cold, […]
WHEN QUITTING IS AN OPTION (2.0)
During the gold rush in the United States of America, a man visited a popular site and began digging, striking gold. He got his family members and friends to invest in machinery to bring the ore to the surface. He sold all he had and moved to Maryland to start mining. After a while, the […]
WHEN QUITTING IS AN OPTION (1.0)
There are seasons in our lives, where we want something new, better or greater. Some people want a better house, a better car, a better spouse, a better job, more impact, a massive leap in their business, maybe just better clothes or better sleep. There are times when we wish we could escape the daily […]
HOW TO WIN EVERYDAY
There are days when we seem to have it all together, when we are on time, happy, and at peace with the world. Everything seems to be going so well that we can stop to smell the coffee and the roses, or whatever makes for a perfect day. But that is not all of us, […]
The Power of Little Steps and a Little Light
Ever heard of the song ‘This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine…’? This song has been sung all over the world in schools, churches, concerts and gatherings with joy and determination to put some good into the world. How many people are letting their light shine? Not many wake up with […]
Lessons From Deborah: How to Shine a Little Light and Make a Big Difference.
Meet Jael, a young Bedouin girl who is now a wife to a nomadic farmer living in Canaan. She has heard of the God of Israel, and the Israelites are camped not too far from her people. Jael probably heard of the war between Israel and the Amalekites and monitored news on how the battle […]
Leadership Lessons from Joseph.
Joseph was not the firstborn, so he was not born into his father’s house as a leader. But it is said of him that ‘he behaved himself wisely’. When Joseph went out to take care of the sheep with his brothers, he always returned the report of his brothers’ wrongdoing to his father. This means […]
Leadership Lessons from Caleb.
Caleb was never the number one man; it’s hard to argue that he was a number two or second in command. He was a leader without a title, in a class of his own. We first hear of him when Moses sent 12 spies to view the land of Canaan and bring back a report. […]
The Art of Originality
‘Originality’ is a coinage from the word ‘original’, which means the ‘earliest form of something,’ from which copies can be made. Another definition is ‘created personally by a particular artist, writer, musician, etc., not a copy.’ Indeed, you are the writer of your life’s story, a painter or artist of your destiny’s canvas. While we […]
Living a Burden Free Life: The Art of Pause and Simplicity
We live in a world where we are constantly striving and running. Our days are filled with never ending activities; we’re either trying to get to the next place or saving up and working hard to buy the next thing. There is always something we need that we don’t have, something we have lost that […]