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Curiosity Fuels a Hungry Mind | #MyFridayStory №375

All children are born curious. Sadly, many lose that innate hunger for knowledge by adulthood, replacing it with a desire for instant…

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Curiosity Fuels a Hungry Mind | #MyFridayStory №375

7h ago

Mind Over Matter: A Battle Against Our Biases | #MyFridayStory №374

In a world where the complexities of human thought are both a marvel and a mystery, the phrase “mind over matter” takes on a profound…

Mar 27

Mind Over Matter: A Battle Against Our Biases | #MyFridayStory №374

Mar 27

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Scarcity vs Abundance | #MyFridayStory №373

If there is a flaw I find hard to accept, it’s selfishness.

Mar 21

Scarcity vs Abundance | #MyFridayStory №373

Mar 21

Silver Linings and Perfect Storms | #MyFridayStory №372

I have been reflecting deeply on my life lately, and one phrase keeps resonating with me:

Mar 14

Silver Linings and Perfect Storms | #MyFridayStory №372

Mar 14

A Brother Like No Other | #MyFridayStory №371

Tomorrow marks what would have been my Brother’s 73rd birthday. It’s been five years since he passed, and I still miss him every single…

Mar 6

A Brother Like No Other | #MyFridayStory №371

Mar 6

When Mercy Finds You | #MyFridayStory №370

Have you ever been the recipient of unearned or undeserved mercy? There’s no feeling quite like it. Accepting mercy requires humility — an…

Feb 28

When Mercy Finds You | #MyFridayStory №370

Feb 28

A Friend in Need | #MyFridayStory №369

Friendship is one of the most extraordinary gifts we can experience. I know this because I’ve been blessed with a friend who has stood by…

Feb 20

A Friend in Need | #MyFridayStory №369

Feb 20

Childlike Faith | #MyFridayStory №368

When you’re immersed in something, the changes can be so subtle and small that you barely notice them. But over time — say, 62 years —…

Feb 14

Childlike Faith | #MyFridayStory №368

Feb 14

The End is Nigh! | #MyFridayStory №367

For as long as humans have walked this earth, they’ve been predicting its end. From the moment Jesus ascended to Heaven, the early…

Feb 6

The End is Nigh! | #MyFridayStory №367

Feb 6

From Suffering to Blessing | #MyFridayStory №366

Twenty years ago, I spent New Year’s in rehab, a low point in my life marked by alcoholism and cocaine dependence. I had hit rock bottom…

Jan 31

From Suffering to Blessing | #MyFridayStory №366

Jan 31

How to Be a Good Friend | #MyFridayStory №365

Friendships are among the most valuable relationships we’ll ever have. They bring joy, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Yet, in today’s…

Jan 23

How to Be a Good Friend | #MyFridayStory №365

Jan 23

7 Things You Need To Stop Doing To Transform Your Spiritual Life | #MyFridayStory №364

Some bold changes are necessary for those truly seeking to deepen their relationship with God, hear His voice, and follow the guidance of…

Jan 16

7 Things You Need To Stop Doing To Transform Your Spiritual Life | #MyFridayStory №364

Jan 16

Breaking Down and Rising Up: A Lesson in Authority | #MyFridayStory №363

I have a problem with people in positions of authority. More specifically, I detest authority wielded as a stick. When I reflect on where…

Jan 10

Breaking Down and Rising Up: A Lesson in Authority | #MyFridayStory №363

Jan 10

You’ll Thank Your Future Self | #MyFridayStory №362

As we step into the new year, many of us feel inspired to reassess our lives and set goals for growth. Reflecting on this, I’ve been…

Jan 3

You’ll Thank Your Future Self | #MyFridayStory №362

Jan 3

Forever After Has Already Started | #MyFridayStory №361

When Jesus first became conscious in Mary’s womb, when that spark of life first took hold, God the Creator became man.

Dec 27, 2024

Forever After Has Already Started | #MyFridayStory №361

Dec 27, 2024

Fixing the Rainbow: A Call for Action | #MyFridayStory No 360

South Africa has a problem — scratch that — we have many. But today, I want to talk about one that has quietly but steadily chipped away…

Dec 19, 2024

Fixing the Rainbow: A Call for Action | #MyFridayStory No 360

Dec 19, 2024

Ubuntu and the Covenant: A Story of Becoming | #MyFridayStory №359

It was Archbishop Desmond Tutu who first introduced me to the term “Ubuntu.” The South African Interim Constitution and the statute that…

Dec 13, 2024

Ubuntu and the Covenant: A Story of Becoming | #MyFridayStory №359

Dec 13, 2024

Beyond Black and White: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Life | #MyFridayStory №358

When you replace “or” with “and” something profound happens. Without realising it, you shift from a dualistic mindset — where things are…

Dec 6, 2024

Beyond Black and White: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Life | #MyFridayStory №358

Dec 6, 2024

The Pendulum Swings | #MyFridayStory №357

South Africa is a young democracy. Thirty years, while significant in human terms, is a mere blip in a nation’s lifespan. For a country…

Nov 29, 2024

The Pendulum Swings | #MyFridayStory №357

Nov 29, 2024

I Forgive You | #MyFridayStory №356

The first step to overcoming addiction is admitting you have a problem. The same is true of holding on to a lie. First, you must accept…

Nov 22, 2024

I Forgive You | #MyFridayStory №356

Nov 22, 2024

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