There are times people disagree with our opinions, not because of enmity, but because they have other opinions quite different from what we share, and this is normal. We all may have experiences of such situations. We should not expect to always have people agree with us on every thought, sometimes, diversity increases our chancesContinue reading “Expect to be opposed in pursuing fruitfulness.”
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From slave to Prime Minister
We are all want to identify ourselves with prominent people in the society. A group of high school students were asked to do a research on their most influential leaders. One student chose to write on Benjamin Franklin. With very little formal education, he was able to defy all odds and become one of theContinue reading “From slave to Prime Minister”
The Essence of Fruitfulness
A high school biology teacher came to class one morning and quizzed his student, “what is the essence of fruits?”. Almost everyone in the class raised their hands. She received responses such as provision of food for man and animals, seeds for planting again, amongst many others. Then she asked the students to reach outContinue reading “The Essence of Fruitfulness”
He said, “Be fruitful”.
Two commanding officers of different regiments were called forth by the general for a strategic meeting. In the meeting, they were to discuss and implement a directive they have received from their commander in chief. In their discussions, the commanding officers were hesitant in taking the order considering the risks. The general, taking a goodContinue reading “He said, “Be fruitful”.”
Bear lasting Fruits
“What do you think is the result of my labor?”, a farmer replied the transporter of his produce. It was a very good farming season, and the farmer had worked around the clock to get a bountiful harvest. Because his produce are perishable, they needed to be transported to the factory within some days, elseContinue reading “Bear lasting Fruits”
Always stay humble.
“I remember like it was just yesterday when he got his promotion as the manager of this company. Today look at him! He walks with his shoulders high and treats us as rubbish”, a colleague in the company retorted. Upon many varied times of advice and confrontation, Emmanuel still stood to his arrogant ways andContinue reading “Always stay humble.”
Do you love me than these?
A father set out on a journey for work over the weekend. Before travelling, he instructed his son to clean the house instead of playing video games. He directed his son on where to start the cleaning and where to end. On the shelf of the end of the cleaning expedition was the newest editionContinue reading “Do you love me than these?”
Ask in my name.
Two young men, Cephas and Ephesians, were in need of a job. They had sought for so many opportunities, but they could hardly pull one through. On their way to the house one afternoon, they were met by homeless old man who asked them about their day. Taking some few minutes of rest, they reluctantlyContinue reading “Ask in my name.”
Not greater than the Master
An apprentice was sent by His master to repair some broken pipes in a rich man´s house. Always thinking that the master got serious benefits working in rich homes, he looked forward to those incentives. With such expectation, he enthusiastically went over to the house with the tools. Upon reaching there, he realized the coldContinue reading “Not greater than the Master”
Stay Faithful
A young man was put up for a surprise of His life when He was sent to visit His grandfather in the village. His grandfather was a retired army general who went to the village to embark on His NGO he had always dreamed of doing. Early the next morning, he was awoken to HisContinue reading “Stay Faithful”
