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Happy thanksgiving my dear friend, it gives me so much joy to write you today.  There are seasons when life feels loud, when responsibilities stretch us, when victories surprise us, and when silence teaches us more than noise ever could. In all of this, gratitude becomes the quiet anchor we return to. Not because everything is perfect, but because even in the imperfect moments, we find reasons to stand, breathe, and continue. Thanksgiving isn’t about pretending the journey has been easy; it’s about acknowledging how far we’ve come. The people who stayed, the lessons that shaped us, the strength we didn’t know we carried, those are the real blessings. Sometimes we realize that the things we once prayed for are now the things we live with effortlessly, and that alone is enough to bow our heads in thanks. And as we grow, gratitude reminds us not to overlook the simple things. The gift of family, the peace in small wins, the quiet joy in knowing that today is better than yesterday, or...

  Happy new week my dear friend, I'm so glad to write you again, I'll just go straight to today's topic. Sacrifice is often painted as pain, loss, or surrender, but in truth, sacrifice is the doorway through which responsibility enters. In the Scriptures, David stood before Goliath not because he was the strongest, but because he understood what it meant to take responsibility when others stepped back. His willingness to face what threatened his people was not an act of pride, it was the sacrifice of comfort, safety, and youthfulness in exchange for duty. Responsibility is rarely convenient, but it is always necessary. Many times, we think sacrifice means giving up something for others. But deeper than that, it means owning the consequences of our choices, refusing to blame circumstances, and accepting that growth starts where excuses die. Responsibility demands courage, When we begin to take responsibility, we evolve. We rise. We become custodians of our own destiny. Life ...

  There’s a story in the Bible about a widow who gave her last meal to Prophet Elijah during a time of famine. She didn’t know that act of kindness was a sacrifice that would open the door to her sustenance. While she thought she was simply helping a stranger, she was, in truth, sowing a seed that saved her household from hunger. Many of us are like that widow, giving, helping, or enduring certain things without realizing that we are actually making sacrifices that shape our future. Most times, sacrifice doesn’t come with a label. It hides in our patience, in the quiet moments we choose peace over pride, and in the times we give up comfort for the sake of others. We think we’re just doing what’s right, but in reality, we’re trading something valuable, our time, energy, emotions, or even opportunities for something greater that might not appear immediately. Sometimes, the sacrifices we make without knowing are the most powerful. They are not calculated or forced; they come from a pl...

 Happy new month, my dear friend. There’s a story in the Bible about Abraham, a man who was asked to give up his only son, Isaac. He didn’t argue or question God, he simply obeyed. That was not just an act of faith, it was a deep picture of sacrifice. Sometimes what God asks of us isn’t what He truly wants to take, He only wants to see how far our hearts can go. The real sacrifice wasn’t Isaac, it was Abraham’s willingness to let go. Sacrifice is not always about what we lose, it’s about what we choose to give up for something greater. It is the silent decision to stay when walking away feels easier, to forgive when you have every right to be angry, to keep trying even when you’re tired. Many times, it’s not the big things we give up that define our sacrifice, it’s the little things we do that cost us comfort, pride, or convenience. Sometimes sacrifice is not even about giving, it’s about taking. Taking responsibility for others, taking the blame when it wasn’t your fault, taking a...

Happy new week my dear friend. I hope you are doing well and still keeping faith in the middle of life’s ups and downs. Today I want to remind you that holding on is not just a decision, it is a beautiful act of courage. In the Bible, there is a story of Job, a man who lost everything he had, yet refused to give up on God. He lost his wealth, his children, and even his health, but in all his pain, he said, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Job held on when it made no sense to do so, and in the end, everything he lost was restored to him. His story is not just about suffering, it is about strength, patience, and faith that never gives up. Sometimes life will put you in situations that make you question everything you believe. You will pray and get silence, you will work hard and see no result, and you will help people who later turn their backs on you. It will hurt, but those moments are not meant to destroy you, they are meant to prepare you. When you hold on, you build a stre...

  Happy new week my dear friend, I'm so happy to write you again. Today's message is a very important one: persistence is one attribute every successful person can’t tell their story without. Every success story you hear is as a result of the power of persistence. I would have loved to tell my story, but I've mentioned it in numerous articles in the past, and I won’t want to bore you with it today. Instead, I’ll just mention a few names that we may be familiar with, to refresh our memories before delving into the message. Recently, I read some new stories about the famous boxer, Muhammad Ali. I learned about his transition from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, how he faced and fought through racism, and most importantly, the many successes he recorded in the face of these challenges, none of which would have been possible without persistence. Also, the story of Thomas Edison comes to mind. His teacher referred to him as ADDLED (confused or mentally slow) and even sent a letter...

  Happy new week my dear friend, let's continue our conversation on "Endurance" and today it will be about how life tests our limits. Life often brings us face-to-face with challenges that seem bigger than our strength, heavier than our shoulders can carry, and longer than our patience can endure. These moments don’t come to destroy us but to define us. When life tests your limits, it’s not trying to expose your weakness, it’s trying to reveal your strength. The truth is, you never really know how strong you are until being strong becomes the only option you have left. Every person has a breaking point, but endurance is what separates those who rise from those who give up. The storms that shake us are also the ones that shape us. You might feel stretched, pressed, or cornered, but remember: gold only shines after it’s refined in fire. Likewise, your trials are the flames that purify your purpose. So when the world feels too heavy, remind yourself that pressure is proof of...

  Happy new month my dear friend, I'm so glad to write you again this month. I hope you were blessed through last month's messages, and I'm sure this month will be much better, as we'll be talking about ENDURANCE. Endurance is not just about surviving the storm; it’s about learning to dance in the rain until the clouds clear. It’s the inner strength that whispers “keep going” when everything around screams “give up.” Life, by design, tests our patience, faith, and willpower. But in every hardship lies a silent invitation to grow, to evolve, and to prove that we are more than our pain. Without endurance, dreams fade at the first sign of difficulty, and destinies die before they are born. Every great story, whether of heroes, nations, or simple everyday people is stitched together by endurance. The world remembers not those who never fell, but those who refused to stay down. Endurance is what turns failure into experience, loss into wisdom, and delay into destiny. It teac...

  Happy new week, my dear friend. Many years ago, two childhood friends started a small business together. In the beginning, everything was smooth, they laughed, dreamed, and shared ideas late into the night. But as challenges came, disagreements grew. One wanted to take risks, while the other preferred caution. At the brink of breaking apart, they decided to sit down, talk honestly, and find balance. Today, that business has not only grown, but their friendship has remained intact because they made a choice to sustain their relationship for the future, not just for the moment. Their friendship gave them the strength to learn from their past mistakes and the patience to work through differences. Over time, this decision turned their business into a multimillion venture, proving that lasting bonds can give rise to lasting success. Just like that story, our personal, professional, and even community relationships face storms. Conflict is inevitable, but what keeps a bond alive is the...