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Integrity Lessons From Cristiano Ronaldo’s Penalty Gesture
Cristiano Ronaldo, known for his scoring prowess, demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship during an Asia Champions League match in November 2023. Despite being awarded a penalty during Al-Nassr’s match against Persepolis, Ronaldo urged the referee to reconsider. The incident occurred in the second minute when Ronaldo went down after a challenge. However, instead of capitalizing on the…
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How To Find Meaning And Relevance In Your Life
Making your own money for the first time is an exciting experience. It is not uncommon for a young person to lose sleep because of the promise of a significant financial contribution or breakthrough in the morning. However, these feelings of excitement and boundless, momentary joy do not last. The initial thrill of starting a…
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Entrepreneurship with Purpose
There is a growing movement embracing a different paradigm: purpose-driven entrepreneurship. The concept is simple but profound: start and run businesses that are in line with one’s spiritual mission. The community’s problems are turned into revenue streams. It’s not just about making money; it’s about making a difference. Purpose-driven entrepreneurship springs from the belief that…
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Repentance From Eye-service And Unto Purposeful Contributions
Each role you play at home, church, or work is more than a label; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. This is your opportunity to contribute to God’s work, and you must take it seriously and perform well. The Bible instructs us to approach our tasks with the mindset that we are…
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The Spiritual Strength To Crush Adversity
There are so many challenges and obstacles that individuals or organizations may face when pursuing their missions. If you’re doing important work, be sure you’ll face opposition from people and other organizations. Even if you fly under the radar, you can bet that “life” will throw some obstacles in your path. Do not live in…
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Set Meaningful Spiritual Goals
When people see our good works on earth, Jesus says they will praise and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). We can then see that our spirituality is a means to an end rather than an end in itself. Examiners, like teachers, do not count and reward hours of study; they only mark and…
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A Prayer For Purposeful Relationships
Father, I come before you with a grateful heart. I am grateful for the gift of life and the unique bouquet of relationships that have enriched my journey. Your wisdom surpasses all understanding, and I am grateful for the purposeful relationships you have prepared for my life. Lord, I pray that you guide me to…
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Prayer Could Be A Humble Dialogue With The Divine
What is your approach to prayer? Do you approach prayer as a petulant, tantrum-throwing child determined to get their way, or do you see the maturity and humility in approaching prayer as a dialogue with God? God does answer prayers. The problem is we tend to offer the wrong prayers. We don’t pray according to…
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Prayer Means To Surrender to a Bigger Picture
One way to think about prayer is as a surrender to a bigger picture. A narrative you do not control. This is something that is hard for humans to do. A normal human being desires to be in command, to account for everything. However, the act of praying acknowledges that there are things over which…
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A Prayer To Become A Player In Your Local Economy
Father in the name of Jesus, I thank you for dispersing spiritual blindness from my spirit. I thank you for lifting me out of the pit, and destroying the power of the grave. You are trustworthy and will help your own. I come before you with gratitude for the opportunities you’ve placed all around me.…
