Daily Devotionals

We all have times in our lives when we are overconfident in our abilities and believe we can do everything on our own. However, regardless of how gifted or talented we are, we all require the assistance of others in order to reach our full potential. This is a lesson you will wish you had […]

Measuring your productivity by your income is a bad idea. Not all productive activities can be (or should be) measured in monetary terms. Thinking about your productivity in terms of how much money you make might pervert your creative energy. You will lose your sense of beauty, truth and craftsmanship. Maintaining a sense of what

The headlines from across Western Africa paint a bleak picture of the future. Several geopolitical issues are fueling uncertainty and complicating planning. The news from the rest of the world isn\’t much better. In March 2023, Russia\’s war on Ukraine marked its one-year anniversary. All of this is neither edifying nor uplifting. You can never

As you settle down to breakfast, lunch or dinner today. Consider this question: \”whose productivity is making this meal possible?\” If you are working somewhere or creating value in any way, try to link this meal to something you did. If you are not currently doing anything that generates income, determine who is paying your

Resilience and resourcefulness are two of the most important qualities to have if you want to be the salt and light of your world. It is not about having resources, it is about being resourceful. The difference between people who get things done, and those who fail is their mindset. \”I cannot afford it,\” the

The most common reason given by visionaries for why their mission is failing is a lack of funding. They do not have the resources to make things happen. The world has trained us to think almost entirely in terms of \”time and money.\” You must avoid this trap. You find it difficult to concentrate enough

In Daniel 4, a watcher from heaven decree, \”Let his mind be changed from a man’s, and let a beast’s mind be given to him; and let seven periods of time pass over him\”. This gives us the impression that a mind can be altered and changed. It was a negative transformation in this instance.

Having issues with people is common, but when these issues are repetitive and happen with multiple individuals, it\’s essential to self-reflect. You will not be popular with everyone. Having disagreements with someone is not always indicative of a flaw in your character. And having the same problem with two people can still be a coincidence.

There is a tendency to dismiss the achievements of others. By attributing their success to chance, an unfair advantage, or some form of privilege. This is not a wise thing to do. With the popularity of social media, it is easy to believe that others are doing better than you. However, keep in mind that

On March 16, 2023, China\’s Baidu unveiled Ernie Bot, a much-anticipated artificial intelligence platform. Ernie Bot\’s release felt rushed in comparison to ChatGPT and GPT-4. The presentation used five pre-recorded sessions rather than a live demo. This caused Baidu\’s stock price to fall by 6.4%. Social media was flooded with disappointed reactions. It may be