A parasite is an organism that lives on or off of another organism. The organism that the parasites lives on or off is called the host. The parasite usually has no internal molecular structure, but adapts itself to the host, and gets it food from or the expense of the host. The parasite gradually reduces the fitness of the host, until is damaged and can no longer provide the sustenance that the parasite requires.
Read MoreToughness is an often ignored and frequently undervalued element in the formula for enduring success. We tend to overemphasize talent and underemphasize toughness.
Read MoreThe key takeaway from this apparently insignificant detail in this grand tale is that history-makers, game changers, and opinion-shapers tend to wake up very early.
Read MoreAll of us have areas of focus, matters that we concentrate on, and domains of expertise in which we specialize. In some ways, life is like college: we can’t focus on everything; we can’t go everywhere; we can’t do everything. All of us have to major in something. And whatever we decide to focus on will determine the quality and the impact of or lives.
Read MoreMoving without the ball not only is a crucial skill in basketball. It is also a crucial skill in life. Once you stop moving the enemy can stop playing defense. We must all learn how to get open, even if we don’t have the ball.
Read MoreSometimes, the people who you seek counsel from about an idea or a course of action (their success and friendship notwithstanding), simply do not have your passion, creativity, or vision, and their advice is birthed from envy, misunderstanding, or fear.
Read MoreAnd in the story of our lives, far too may of us choose to play the victim—to believe and behave as if we don’t have the ability to make things happen. But all of us have a measure of freedom, creativity and capacity not simply to be pushed around by our circumstances, but to play an active role in shaping the destiny that we desire.
Read MoreWhat is hard for you to talk about? Whatever it is, you must find a way to express it. “Meaning is elicited through verbalization,” and unless we can express in words the deep and cutting pains of our hearts, we will remain their prisoner.
Read MoreFar too many people labor under the illusion that change can be made without any cost. Far too many people believe that we can “change the world without changing ourselves.” But progress always has a price tag, transformation never goes on sale, and change is expensive.
Read MoreLet’s spend more time investigating what we want, and why we want it. Often, what we want is birthed from envy; or anger, or bitterness, or comparison, or some ghost from our past to whom we are trying to prove a point that isn’t worth proving.
Read MoreYou must ask yourself “do I have the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual capacity to manage what I am asking for?”
Read MoreThe word resist in Greek means to “stand against.” To resist means to take a stand, to declare opposition, to demonstrate by word and deed one’s refusal to cooperate with conditions that attempt to define your humanity, limit your aspirations, or crush your spirit.
Read MoreThe word “perspective” derives from the science of optics. The science of optics explores how we see. So perspective is how one perceives, how one sees. It is one of the essential aptitudes of any artist because to design a painting, or a building, or a car, requires a sense of proportion. Perspective requires you to understand how the various component of an object all fit together and relate to one another.
Read MoreAll of us have a price, whether we know it or not. My question for you today is, What’s your price? What could someone offer you to lower your standards? Your ideals? Your integrity
Read MoreBut as the poet Edgar Guest reminded us, “we must stick to the figth when we are hardest. its when things seems worst that we must not quit.” We have to learn how to keep going after life hits us, It’s called Yards after contact.
Read MoreAll of us imitate somebody. It’s innate human trait. Dr. Andrew Meltzoff conducted a famous experiment where he demonstrated how deeply wired imitation is in the human psyche. He stuck his tongue out as babies as young as 42 minutes old, and they repeated the behavior!
Read MoreNo matter what external forces may constrain our choices, there is always a margin available to respond. We are not “playthings of circumstance.” And even when we cannot take action, we can choose to how to think and how to feel. Stop playing the blame game. You are response-able.
Read MoreMore than ever, I am convinced that one of things that God is producing in his children and in his church during this pandemic is the spiritual fruit of patience. This crisis has forced most of us to change our plans, alter our routines, and become comfortable with setbacks, shortages, and scarcity.
Read MoreAs promised, here is the list of the Top Ten Most Viewed Blogs of 2021.
The top read post was “Keeping The Common Touch.” That blog shared my experience with Vernon Jordan, a great man who made me feel even greater, Also, my Son Malachi’s post “On Pork and Patience” was #3. That made my heart smile
I would like to thank all of you for allowing me the privilege to share the word of God with you each and every week.
Blessings on you!
Read MorePerhaps the best Christmas gift that you can give is not jewelry, electronics, clothing, or a gift card to a restaurant. Sharing the story of the incredible ways that God has guided, protected, and provided for you would give somebody the inspirationa and motivation to get through this Holiday season.
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