One who walks beside…

What makes a good leader? A good leader is one that walks beside those who should look up to them. A leader strives to be better themselves, encouraging those around them. Motivating others to be better and guiding them. A good leader also listens to those he leads and is humble to take direction alongContinue reading “One who walks beside…”

Nature of existence

“Once upon a time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses.Continue reading “Nature of existence”

Letter to a friend

How fleeting happiness is in the world. We seek it constantly through others who let us down, through material with luster that dimmers soon after acquiring, or substances that are the ticket to a rollercoaster of emotions. I went through it all and tried it all with the hopes that the feeling of fulfillment wouldContinue reading “Letter to a friend”

Child of the Most High

What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Why does the Bible call those who follow God, a child of God? Yes, one aspect of course is if you are following God and calling Him, Father, that would make us children. Also, gentiles are adopted in and ñ, in most cases, children areContinue reading “Child of the Most High”

Malachi 3:11-18

“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD ofContinue reading “Malachi 3:11-18”

Malachi 3: 8-10

Malachi 3:8-10 “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and proveContinue reading “Malachi 3: 8-10”

Malachi 3:6

“For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” Malachi 3:6 KJV “now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. And Moses besought the LORD his God, andContinue reading “Malachi 3:6”

Malachi 3:2-5

The second verse starts off with two rhetorical questions: “But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth?”. These two are asked to enforce the notion like in Psalms: “Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; There is none that doeth good, no,Continue reading “Malachi 3:2-5”

Praising

What could you do more of? Gratefulness is a powerful force that can clear a storm. The mindset of being grateful is empowering to focus one’s mind, gain energy, and give clarity to decisions. However, where is the thanks given? It distressed me today when I looked back at the last year and a half.Continue reading “Praising”