Crack the Code

1 Min. read We are all craving for peace in our lives, yet it seems so elusive in our world today. Whether we like it or not, conflicts and disagreements are inevitable in our daily lives, and this is true for both individuals and nations. However, what makes the difference between a peaceful resolution and one that leads to more conflict is the state of mind of the parties involved. Think about it; how many times have we seen situations where parties involved in a dispute are only focused on winning and not finding a lasting solution? In such instances, emotions often run high, and it becomes impossible to make progress because everyone is only looking out for their interests. In other words, there is no peace in their hearts. It is important to note that peace is not the absence of conflict but rather the ability to manage disagreements without resorting to violence. For this to happen, each party must have peace in their hearts. This means having a genuine desire for justice, equity...

We all have that voice in our head that whispers doubts, fears, and lies. It’s the voice of the stranger, an energy that seeks to misdirect us out of our destination by misinforming, disinforming or uninforming us. But how can we recognize this voice and avoid being led astray? In John 10:4-5, Jesus tells the story of the shepherd and his sheep. The shepherd knows his sheep and they know him. He calls them by name and they follow him because they recognize his voice. But when a stranger comes, the sheep run away because they do not know his voice. This story teaches us that we need to be familiar with the voice of our keeper and avoid listening to the stranger. Just like sheep, we need to know who is leading us and trust that they have our best interests at heart. We need to cultivate a relationship with our keeper and spend time listening to his voice through prayer, meditation, and reading the Bible. But how do we recognize the voice of the stranger? Personalizing this story, imagine...

* If you have to stop to fight every opposition on the way, you will never go far. Fighting has been given a bad reputation, but it's not always a bad thing is it? In fact, we are born to fight and equipped to do so. Life is full of oppositions, and the question is, how do we conquer them? The world tells us not to fight, that it's not good, but then it overwhelms us with troubles. So how else are we supposed to survive? Are we supposed to keep trudging through the midst of vicious, dubious, and brutal evil forces that spare us no thought when they come after us? Fighting may not be good, but it helps, delivers, and preserves. The key is to fight sparingly. Not every fight is necessary, as they say, "picking your battles." Fighting can lead to too much devastation if not used in moderation. So, we must fight when there is a need, when not putting up a fight will rob us of our prestige, our pride, our personality, and even our life. We must fight for what is importan...

Wealth is not measured by how much money you have in your pocket, but by how much lives you have touched. Money is often seen as the ultimate goal in life. It's easy to become obsessed with it, to measure ourselves and others by how much money we have. But when we stop and think about it, money is just a means to an end. It's what we do with that money that truly matters. Wealth is not just about accumulating material possessions, it's about the impact we have on others. It's about using our resources to make a difference in the world, to help those in need, to leave a positive mark on the world. Think about the people who have made the biggest impact on your life. Were they the ones with the most money or possessions? Or were they the ones who showed you kindness, who lifted you up when you were down, who gave of themselves to help others? I remember when I was growing up, my family didn't have a lot of money. We struggled to make ends meet, but my parents always m...

  So..., what's the best gift you've received today?  People get different gifts from different people on their special days. Birthday, graduation day, wedding, promotion, award, anniversary, name them.   Gift giving has assumed an accepted norm in our society and the crave inexaustible.  Gifts helps to create, build and maintain relationships. They are used to cement or promote actions. It attracts favour and ultimately open doors. Gifts demonstrate love and affection towards an object, a person, or an interest. It registers the name of the giver in the heart of the receiver. Gifts are statements written beyond words. The giver better examine his motive before giving them. A gift whose intention is not immediately apparent can easily be misinterpreted. For example, a simple gift from a young man whose reason is not clear could be misunderstood by a lady as an attempt to woo her. A gift from an officer might be viewed as a bride to obtain a preferential treatme...