He was a comely boy of sixteen, who would suspect he is running a little drug ring in the shadows of his neighborhood. This was not what he wanted to do, but his father left him no choice when he…
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YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU KNOW
Do not look back at your past; the past has no significance with your present moment. Those experiences you went through had a purpose, and that purpose was to clarify your ideas and plans. The past was therefore useful, it…
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WHY ARE WE HERE ON EARTH
As early as I can remember, I have always pondered the reason for my existence. The thought first occurred to me when I was about 9 years old. At that time, my immediate elder brother, Henry, had just died…
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THE BLANK CHEQUE
Nobody is born with a label of poverty, failure, or misfortune. We chose our paths as we mature into adulthood. If you took interest in medicine you became a doctor, if you love the arts you became a musician…
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DIVINE GUIDANCE
In the Holy Quran we read in al-Baqarah 2: 269: “Whoever is granted wisdom has indeed been granted abundant wealth”
Oftentimes wisdom is perceived to be a gift endowed only to a select few, but it is not…
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THERE IS POWER WITHIN YOU
Often people consider the concept of spirituality mystical; I find it amusing because we all indulge in spiritual practices every day, however, most times unconsciously. That you take some time to ponder an idea before executing it, or you…
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YOUR TOMORROW LOOKS GREAT
Many times we break down and cry, blaming people,
circumstances, and situations for our misfortunes, but our
unfolding lies in the agitations resulting from our problems and
challenges. Ask the oyster how she makes such beautiful…
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DIFFICULT TIMES DON'T LAST
Sometimes we forget who we really are; we forget the great battles we have won. When little trouble or some adverse condition appear in our lives, we scuttle for cover, forgetting we are great warriors and heroes. We must…
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Giving: A Principle and a Command
If anyone asks of you anything, money, physical item or a service, give. Never hesitate, deny, or hold back. Even if it is a little you can afford, just give. Never complain or explain why you cannot. Your refusal…
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LIVE IN THE NOW
In the scriptures, we read " Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him" This statement took on a different meaning…
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