Moral Clarity/Compass Moral Clarity in a Subjective World We are now in an age where moral clarity is seen as offensive โ because if I say something is objectively wrong, it implies someone else is objectively wrong too. And thatโs uncomfortable. So society often leans toward moral relativism โ the belief that morality depends on … Continue reading Moral Clarity and When Truths Collide: Your Truth, My Truth โ Which is Right?
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Work Hard or Work Smart: Which would you rather do?
Work Hard vs Work Smart Great question โ and the short answer is: the ideal is to work both hard and smart. You donโt have to choose one over the other. But understanding the difference between them helps you maximize your time, energy, and results. ๐ Whatโs the Difference? ๐ ๏ธ Working Hard Means putting in … Continue reading Work Hard or Work Smart: Which would you rather do?
There Are No Perfect Parents or Families
Thereโs none thatโs perfect: none, and an emblem canceling the perfect inscription We all begin our lives with a limited lens. We grow up thinking our family is the standard. As children, we see our parents and families as the entire world. Our parents are either everything or, for some, not enough. That their way … Continue reading There Are No Perfect Parents or Families
Have Church Leaders Failed Godโs PeopleโOr Are We Looking in the Wrong Direction?
Follow me as I follow Christ In recent years, the veil has been lifted on some disturbing truths within the Church. Stories of secret sins, financial manipulation, sexual abuse, and toxic leadership โ once whispered rumors โ are now headlines. The very shepherds entrusted to tend Godโs flock have sometimes become wolves in disguise. And … Continue reading Have Church Leaders Failed Godโs PeopleโOr Are We Looking in the Wrong Direction?
When Convenience Meets Credit: The Klarna + DoorDash Dilemma
Klarna is a Swedish fintech company that offers โbuy now, pay laterโ (BNPL) services, among other payment solutions. It lets shoppers split purchases into interest-free installments, pay after delivery, or finance purchases over time. Itโs integrated with many online retailers and also has a mobile app where users can track spending, manage payments, and sometimes … Continue reading When Convenience Meets Credit: The Klarna + DoorDash Dilemma
AI-Generated Contents: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
With the advent of AI, like everything technology, comes the good, the bad, and the ugly. Buttressing the point that no matter how great any invention could be, thereโs always a downside; aka every advantage has a disadvantage. I was initially skeptical of AI; please, donโt mind me - it stemmed from ignorance. But, I … Continue reading AI-Generated Contents: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
A Series: Are men naturally wired polyamorous?
An illustration of a man surrounded by several different women, each with unique appearances and expressions. This is a three-part Series (could be more) delving into men, their multiple relationships, and the women who aide them. Polyamorous by Nature? The question of whether men are naturally wired to be polyamorous is a complex one, involving … Continue reading A Series: Are men naturally wired polyamorous?
Your Bank Mistakenly Deposits a Large Sum Into Your Account: Now What?
An unexpected windfall from yourbank Imagine checking your bank account and suddenly seeing trillionsโor even just millionsโmistakenly deposited. It sounds like a dream come true, but in reality, it can quickly turn into a legal and financial nightmare if handled incorrectly. Chase Bank recently made headlines after mistakenly depositing over $2 trillion into a customerโs … Continue reading Your Bank Mistakenly Deposits a Large Sum Into Your Account: Now What?
The Hierarchy of Honoring People in Your Life
A framework for Honor Do you have a framework for honoring people in your life? If not, Iโll offer you one and you let me know your thoughts on it. The Bible says, โHonor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;โโญโญProverbsโฌ โญ3โฌ:โญ9โฌ โญNIVโฌโฌ And Jesus said: โhonor your father and … Continue reading The Hierarchy of Honoring People in Your Life
The Fine Balance Between Bluntness, Honesty, Tact, and Wisdom
The Rungs of the Ladder We all know someone who is so blunt that they alienate people away from, with their bluntness and truthfulness, than they draw towards themselves. I used to be and once fell at the bottom rung of that ladder. But, thank God, that I am no longer there. I moved up … Continue reading The Fine Balance Between Bluntness, Honesty, Tact, and Wisdom
What a Day! MLK Day and Donald Trumpโs Second Inauguration: A Godincidence?
Today, January 20, 2025, is not a coincidence, but a Godincidence. Today is both Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day and the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump (DT) as the 47th President of the United States. Itโs a unique convergence. The Significance of the Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually on the … Continue reading What a Day! MLK Day and Donald Trumpโs Second Inauguration: A Godincidence?
Turning Mistakes and Failures into Tools for Othersโ Success
๏ฟผ We all make mistakes. We all face setbacks. Itโs part of being human. However, what truly matters is how we learn from those experiences and, more importantly, how we share those lessons with others. Many people are quick to learn from othersโ successes, but what if the real power lies in learning from their … Continue reading Turning Mistakes and Failures into Tools for Othersโ Success
Trump and Obama Camaraderie Video: No Friend or Foe in Politics
https://youtu.be/CbKC7TbXnG4?feature=shared Did you see this video of former President Obama and President-Elect Trump? It was shot during President Carterโs funeral.What comes to your mind? Wonโt you say that it looks like a genuine, happy conversation, between two buddies? ๐ค Doesnโt it? Only in politics; American politics, that is, that one day youโre arch enemies and … Continue reading Trump and Obama Camaraderie Video: No Friend or Foe in Politics
Part 3: Should a Man Listen to His Momโs Advice About His Relationship?
The man in the middle of a relationship triangle This is our final post of our article on whether sons should listen to their mothers regarding their relationships. In Part 1, we reviewed the Pros and Cons of men taking relationship advice from their mothers and gave advice to mothers who have unresolved feelings about … Continue reading Part 3: Should a Man Listen to His Momโs Advice About His Relationship?
Trump, another man?
Photo of Donald Trump on Election Night Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting - ABC News President-Elect Donald Trump just visited the White House at the invitation of outgoing President Joe Biden. Click on the above link to watch. As I watched the event and Trumpโs speech, I … Continue reading Trump, another man?
Quincy Jones: The Legendary Maestro. 1933-2024
Credits: Wikipedia. Quincy Jones I was a teenager in London, U.K., when I first heard about Quincy Jones, popularly known in the music industry simply as โQ.โ My aunt, who once lived in San Francisco, CA for many years, adores him. I learned about Q long before I smelled the shores of the USA. Sadly, … Continue reading Quincy Jones: The Legendary Maestro. 1933-2024
Can We All Be Delusional?
Watching the election as it unfolds Each voter, reporter, journalist, supporter, and all Even the candidates, too Tell a story In the hall of mirrors, where truth spins and twists,Where each voice clashes, shouts, and insistsโThat theirs is the answer, the singular way,While shadows of fact fade to murky gray. We watch from the sidelines, … Continue reading Can We All Be Delusional?
Witchcraft is Real – Part II: Awareness and Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones
Learn about witchcraft not to fear it but to understand how it operates today. Weโre continuing the post on witchcraft. In Part I, we listed the forms and effects if witchcraft. The forms of witchcraft listed are merely the common ones and not limited in any sense. The Spirit of God is the greatest discerner … Continue reading Witchcraft is Real – Part II: Awareness and Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones
Witchcraft is Real – Part I: Know what it is
Witchcraft has no place where Jesus reigns Learn about witchcraft not to fear it but to understand how it operates today. When we think of witchcraft, most of us picture the stereotypical image of an old woman with a crooked hat and broomstick, but in todayโs world, witchcraft isnโt just folklore or Halloween imageryโwitchcraft has … Continue reading Witchcraft is Real – Part I: Know what it is
Loving Someone Through Their Bad Choices
Tough love is not about harshness; it's about fostering self-reliance, resilience, and personal accountability.โ - Unknown Most of us have experienced watching a loved one veer a wrong path or make unhealthy choices. It hurts. Trying to balance loving such person while, simultaneously, wondering if to talk to them about their choices becomes a challenge. What … Continue reading Loving Someone Through Their Bad Choices
WISDOM (II)
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Brett Jordan; Right, Tim Wildsmith I love Wisdom. It is a gift from God. Those who are blessed with it utter (or pen) such incontestable words that leaves oneโs mouth agape, takes oneโs breathe away, and sets the hearts ablaze in wonder. It makes an adult out of youngsters and a … Continue reading WISDOM (II)
WISDOM (I)
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Tim Wildsmith. Right, Brett Jordan Each block/paragraph below is a verse. Absolutely no indigestion nor congestion. Simply enjoy, digest, ingest all you can, and egest the ones you canโt. At the end, I hope you badly desire Wisdom. From the Holy Bible: Proverbs 8:1-36 โDoes not wisdom call out? Does not … Continue reading WISDOM (I)
So you think youโre ready โฆ how is your E-Emotional Development
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Robina Weermeijer. Right, Tengyart PEMFESS+P: The First E-Emotional Development A lot can be unpacked as regards Emotions. Your emotions impact every area of your life. It is your brain and feelings connection. When fully grounded in the emotions, other areas will be positive. Similarly, out-of-control emotions negatively impact other areas of … Continue reading So you think youโre ready โฆ how is your E-Emotional Development
Money and Propensity to Splurge
Money. Money. Money. We cannot do without it, but can we have more than enough of it such that we do not know what to do with it? Money, in my opinion, is primarily a tool to be used to get the things we need or want. It is when we have the โmore-than-enoughโ that … Continue reading Money and Propensity to Splurge
Jesus Ministry: Resurrection
Credits: Unsplash / Kelly Sikkema Resurrection, according to Dictionary.com, is the rising of Christ after His death and burial. We do not need a dictionary to tell us what Resurrection means. But that the dictionary includes the word is confirmation that Resurrection is real. Yes, crucify me for that. As a lover of Jesus The … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Resurrection
The 3 Kinds of Wisdom
What is Wisdom Credits: Dictionary.com We can summarize Dictionary.comโs definition of Wisdom as equating wise saying and knowledge (which includes self- and/or scholarly knowledge) of true, right, just judgment, and action. But, what is wise, true, or right in oneโs opinion (or home, mind, environment, etc.) , could be foolishness, fallacy, or wrong in anotherโs. … Continue reading The 3 Kinds of Wisdom
What is Philosophy? |
What is Philosophy? | Department of Philosophy โ Read on philosophy.fsu.edu/undergraduate-study/why-philosophy/What-is-Philosophy . . .According to the above from the Florida State University, Philosophy is the "love of wisdom." However, do you know that there are three types of Wisdom? ๏ฟผThe 3 Types of Wisdom Manโs Wisdom is the kind of โintelligenceโ that people exhibit among … Continue reading What is Philosophy? |
Monday Financial Nuggets: Earl Nightingale’s Checklists
youtube.com/watch The above Earl Nightingale's video has been popping up for a while. I finally watched it and what a goldmine! Please watch till the end as I believe that the platinum nuggets lie within the 5-7 final minutes of the video. Haves and have nots. The have nots always begrudge the haves! (p.s. Tyler … Continue reading Monday Financial Nuggets: Earl Nightingale’s Checklists
The Choices We Make
Credits: UnSplash / Joshua Coleman Choice is both an act and the power of choosing the best of two or several alternatives. Choice is also exercising care in your selection. . . . Daily, we make tons of choices. โIt's estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day ... And … Continue reading The Choices We Make
What makes a man marry several women?
Libido? Cupidity? Power (Clout) and Control, Social Status, Shortage of men, or simply because they can and the women allow it? Your answer is as good as mine. . . . Polygamy is the act of marrying multiple spouses, simultaneously or sequentially, without first divorcing the other spouse. Sociologists have different terms when the man … Continue reading What makes a man marry several women?
6 Habits of Highly Focused People
by Nick Wignali Credits: Pexels โFocus is a skill you cultivate, not a technique you implement. If you want to improve your ability to focus deeply and do your best work, work to cultivate these habits: Embrace routines: โThe imagination is unleashed by constraints. You break out of the box by stepping into shackles.โ - … Continue reading 6 Habits of Highly Focused People
Fair Fighting Rules for Relationships
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay โAn eye for an eye will only make the world blindโ ~Mahatma Gandhi Arguments and relationships go โฆFair Fighting Rules for Relationships Iโm sharing Dr. Eric Perryโs blog on Fair Fighting Rules for Relationships. Click on the above link to read it. The Rules are shared with … Continue reading Fair Fighting Rules for Relationships
If men only knew โฆ 5 Things men ought to know
Credits: Pexels If only men knew the gift of God that He gave them, men would handle their wives with utmost care and treat them as precious jewels. Out of the bones of Adam (Genesis 2:21-23), Eve, the mother of all living (Genesis 20:3), was formed. And His Word said, โ..., ye husbands, dwell with … Continue reading If men only knew โฆ 5 Things men ought to know
Love-first model for marriage and relationships
Credits: Tenor We posed the question, in our previous blog, should-love-or-marriage-be-based-on-a-business-or-love-first-model. We talked about the business-first model and what relationships would be like if we adopted that model. If you missed it, click bit.ly/2Czm55T to read it. Today, we review the other type of relationship; love-first model. It should be a no-brainer that relationships are … Continue reading Love-first model for marriage and relationships
110 days from today …
What are you going to do? Credits: Pexels Whatever you do, do it totally with your heart knowing that you have read, watched, and studied, all that needs to be digested. That, above all, you have studied โto show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading 110 days from today …
Wisdom nugget: Today
In choosing whatever you want and however you live your life today,remember tomorrow. Whatever you do today,Will you be proud of it tomorrow. Whatever you do today,Think of how youโll explain it to your child/children or the one you love the most tomorrow, Whatever you do that brings you comfort and money today,Think of the … Continue reading Wisdom nugget: Today
An apropos for the remainder of the year
Today is Day 190 of the calendar and we've just begun the second half of 2020. With COVID-19 and its effect on everyone and the economy, the ongoing unrest, including the upcoming elections, we, as well as our nation, are nearing a seemingly turning point. I believe in miracles and we need the hand of … Continue reading An apropos for the remainder of the year
The Two Voices Every Leader Chases – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
The Two Voices Every Leader Chases - Dr. Stephen R. Graves โ Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/the-two-voices-every-leader-chases/ Sharing another of Dr. Graves' articles. Every leader must be able to discern these two voices; Voice of Inspiration and Voice of Instruction, amidst the daily and/or occasional confusion. Every leader must also know that God is not always in … Continue reading The Two Voices Every Leader Chases – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
More Is Caught Than Taught – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
More Is Caught Than Taught - Dr. Stephen R. Graves โ Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/more-is-caught-than-taught/ Leadership. Leaders. Leaders and Leadership. We are all leaders in our own ways though many don't ascribe to the title and some think that it's humility to be titled a follower. We need both leaders and followers. As a matter of … Continue reading More Is Caught Than Taught – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Help Your Family by Organizing Your Finances | ICMA-RC
| Want to give your spouse and other heirs a gift they will truly appreciate? Get your financial affairs in order. โ Read on http://www.icmarc.org/ I received this today and thought that it is invaluable information worth sharing. Please read and take necessary action. ICMA-RC [https://www.icmarc.org/about-us/history.html] is the public sector equivalent of 401K. Don't leave … Continue reading Help Your Family by Organizing Your Finances | ICMA-RC
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