January 2012
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“Your availability + His ability = WORLD IMPACT”
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October 2011
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It's not WHAT you do, it's WHY you do it....
Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple Inc. passed away this evening leaving the world in shock. All the trends on Twitter currently reflect Steve Jobs and #TeamApple in one way or another. Over the years, we’ve witnessed the passing of several celebrities and influential figures, but none really seemed to hit home like this one. As I type away on my MacBook Pro, I realize that a significant...
June 2011
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“Holding a grudge or an offense against someone does not bring justice. It brings...”
May 2011
2 posts
“God’s called and equipped us to live supernaturally in the natural. Why...”
And I will dance like David danced..
So the other day, a video made its rounds on the social media circuit, and it caught my attention. It was a segment of a worship service that for lack of a better term, unorthodox. (The video is not linked to avoid negativity). The video hit the social media network, and was immediately tweeted and re-tweeted for being “ridiculous”, “outrageous” and...
“Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means...”
– from David Wilkerson’s last blog post (via richithomas)
April 2011
8 posts
“Complete dependence in an all powerful, completely able, loving God is a...”
“The weakest ink is stronger than the strongest mind.”
– Old Chinese proverb. When God inspires you, write it down. Develop a practice of writing- iPad, notepad, cell-phone, whatever. Write it, blog it, tweet it.
March 2011
22 posts
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Spiritual Maturity
“Hebrews 5:13-14- For everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil (ESV).
Spiritual maturity is a developmental stage of every believer that is frequently over-looked and often falsely perceived. We...
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+ From shame to Hope
In the wake of the recent disaster in Japan, my attention was captured by the humanitarian efforts of the International Red Cross and National chapters all over the world. Massive efforts are being made to bring hope to a region devastated by the recent earthquake and tsunami, and the Red Cross stands in the forefront. My heart aches for the nation of Japan and those affected by this tragic...
“Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter.”
– Charles Haddon Spurgeon
“A person with Christ is a missionary. A person without Christ is a mission field”
– D. Joshua
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Christian celebrities are an oxymoron
Christian celebrities are an oxymoron in every sense of the word. The word Christian is used three times in New Testament (Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). Followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch (Acts 11:26) because they chose to act in a manner unlike any other; like Christ. In its original context, “Christian” was used in contempt rather than praise. The...
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The weight of the cross
Carrying the cross of Christ in not easy. People in ministry who obey the mandate of carrying the cross often come to a point where the weight of the cross becomes to great to bear. We feel like throwing in the towel and calling it quits on the ministry God has called us for. Distractions, doubts, feeling of being unaccomplished suddenly seem too overwhelming. The sight of other people...
Opportunity
If someone prays for patience, do you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If they pray for courage, does God give them courage, or does he give them opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for their family to be closer, you think God zaps them with warm, fuzzy feelings? Or does he give them opportunities to love each other?” – As...
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Shake it off
The Bible, in Acts 28 mentions the story of Paul at the island of Malta. The story goes that Paul and the others on the ship stumbled upon this island after the shipwreck. The native people showed them kindness and lit a fire since it was cold and began to rain. Paul gathered a bundle of sticks for the fire and to everyone’s surprise; a viper crawled out and latched on to his hand. While...
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One man's trash (talking) is another man's...
Not sure how many of you religiously follow the NBA like I do but if you do, here’s a story that probably caught your attention. Kevin Garnett who plays for the Boston Celtics has an atrocious reputation for being a trash talker on the court. Apart from that, he’s a great leader, team player and team-mate to have. Well, at least that’s what the Celtics say. So the other day in a heated game...
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Major Disappointment
Ever felt like you were a disappointment? Ever felt like you’ve lost the trust that people placed in you? Well then, here’s a story.
The kid’s name is Ben. People loved him. His family adored him. He was pretty much the prize child. So one day, his brothers take him on a road trip; a pretty significant road trip. They get to their destination, get all their shopping done and head home. On...
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So why did the chicken cross the road?
Well..to teach us a valuable lesson. Check it.
Recently I pulled up to a God’s own Chick-fil-A (seriously, they are heavenly) to satisfy a certain nugget and waffle-fry craving. As I placed my order at the drive-thru, I noticed that the wait time was slightly longer than usual. Nothing significant at all (I’ve waited a million times longer at other amateur fast-food spots). The friendly...
Opportunity is in the eye of the beholder
About a hundred years ago, a shoe company decided to send two shoe salesmen to a recently civilized tribe in South America. Both salesmen arrived on the shores of the tribal land with equal excitement hoping for a new market to launch their line of footwear. The first sight that caught their attention was people walking around barefoot. The first salesmen immediately cabled this message...
Catalyst 2010
Last week was Catalyst- one of America’s largest Christian conferences for young leaders, and I made the trek out to Atlanta. Just wanted to share my two cents on what God has been teaching me since:
Our focus should never rest on a particular conference or leader. Our focus should always be on Christ who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. Don’t expect a conference to do something for...
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Not all change is beneficial
On October 7, 2010 the world broke news that clothing retail giant GAP had changed its logo. (Yes, this was “breaking” news). An icon that had stood the test of time in identifying its products had now been changed. Here is the icon we have all grown accustomed to:
Now here is the new “revised” icon:
Now I know what you’re thinking. “What?!? Somebody just lost their job over this!.” This ...
“I think I had extraordinary luck. I was with God and with the devil. And I...”
– Mario Sepulveda- One of the 33 trapped miners rescued yesterday in Chile.
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You don't need character to be a leader.
You read it right. Character, simply put is who you are when no one’s looking. In his book Next Generation Leader, Andy Stanley makes a point that is..well, a really good point: “You don’t need character to be a leader“. At first glance it doesn’t make a lot of sense but it’s the truth. There have been leaders throughout history who have led armies, organizations and even churches with...
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"It is not good that man should live alone"- God
Sir Winston Churchill once said, “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, strengthened and maintained”.
There cannot be any more truth to that statement than there already is. God introduced the institution of family in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 2:18- “it is not good that the...
Why Blog?
Why blog? Why even bother?
Here’s one of my favorite quotes that sums it up:
“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing ” Benjamin Franklin
So here are some simple reasons why you should blog:
1. A blog is your canvas. It is a portal where you can express your thoughts, revelation and artistic creativity.
2. ...
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Faith
Picking up from my initial post, we go right into faith. Faith is absolutely essential for someone to live and lead and effective life.
Faith: Something you believe in – “A martyr dies for his or her faith”
Faith: Complete trust or confidence in someone or something
Both definitions are essential for us to live a live worth living. Is it required to have a set of ideals or...
Fine Tuned Strings
Everyone loves music. Musicians spend countless hours practicing to own what they’re good at. But if there’s one thing that can make a musician cringe, it’s the sound of an instrument out of tune. As an extremely amateur musician, the first thing I do before I play my guitar is ensure all my strings are in tune. The strings must be in tune collectively and in relation to the one another. A...
August 2010
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