Category: Lessons Learned

This is a continuation of last week’s blog post titled: “The Danger that Comes with the Throne.”  One of the things I mentioned was about the need to prove ourselves to others, even when we are in a position of authority. I felt compelled to expand on that specific point. I will explain the difference…

Oftentimes, what should be an honor can become burdensome if one is not careful. Being in a position of authority is not bad. It often looks and feels good. However, the looks and the feelings of it are not all there is to it. It demands work. This may sound like a cliche, but “From…

Have you ever experienced a moment of peace and relaxation in your life, where you feel so joyful, singing to the Lord, or meditating on His goodness? That moment may not even be a long one. For instance, you might have experienced a brief peaceful moment in the Lord, whether it is when you are…

In Luke 4:18, Jesus Christ said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind to set the oppressed free.” The title question above originated from the…

There are countless treasures in being in God’s presence. In His presence, there are treasures that you cannot find anywhere else. They are simply priceless. I will focus on one of the treasures we get when we are in the presence of God. Once you start spending time with God consistently, one of the things…

It is strange to think that even when dealing with God, we must wait sometimes. We tend to question how this is even possible because we know Him to be All-powerful. Can’t God do whatever He wants, whenever He wants, and with whomever He wants to?  I once thought that the word ‘wait’ would be…

I know these may not be the best examples to use, but they are the ones that best fit what I am trying to say. Having said that, there are two movies that most of us, if not all of us, are familiar with: “Casper”, a 1995 American Supernatural film by Brad Silberling, and the…

I remember observing two people having an altercation in which one person became increasingly agitated, using a variety of provoking words, while the other person remained calm and quiet. When I asked her why she didn’t defend herself against such disrespect, she said, ‘You don’t have to dress up and show up to every party…

Often, we feel overwhelmed when we don’t know what to study as a career, especially in 12th grade. We want to pursue the right career because every college class we take must count toward our career goals. Nothing is scarier than taking a bunch of irrelevant courses in college, not knowing what you want to…

This article is not to judge anyone who has had an abortion, nor is it to judge anyone who is planning to have an abortion.  Its purpose is to help us better understand God’s perspective on the matter. It is one of the most difficult articles for me to write about, but I am led…