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I’ve had my fair share of rejections, so I know how much they sting. At one point, I applied to so many schools that I lost track of my login credentials. I had a diary, but I was terrible at entering information, especially under the pressure of juggling multiple applications. One after another, as though in agreement, rejection notices rolled in. In fact, some rejection notices would arrive, and I wondered when I had even applied to that school. Anyway, after some time, I c

Most arguments are mentally exhausting, emotionally draining, and spiritually depleting. Even when we "win" the argument, we often lose something far greater—connection, trust, and intimacy. We become more distant from the very people we care deeply about. It is okay to disagree. Disagreements are a natural part of any relationship. But you need to recognize when a disagreement is turning into a toxic argument, when you start focusing more on proving a point than preserving p

When we start learning something new, we often want to be great at it right away. I recall signing up for a holiday typing class. Back then, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing  was a big deal. I was excited and determined to become a typing pro. I figured out that the best way to get there was to type as fast as possible. But I was wrong! First, I had to learn that speed can be a disadvantage. Second, I realized that speed will never make you accurate, but accuracy will help you gai

Our relationships need grace, not grudges. Yes, they may be imperfect, but they should be sincere—so be the first to forgive. However, forgiveness is not an excuse  to avoid difficult conversations, to pretend a wrong never happened, or to declare that everything is okay when it’s not. True forgiveness means refusing to let wrong define you or letting a person’s weakness control you. It’s the act of releasing someone from your personal judgment, setting yourself free from bit

Management begins from within, not with the clock. Consider a fellow who spends the entire day glued to movies. The issue here is not time management; it is self-management. Once you discover meaningful ways to grow and contribute to something greater than yourself, time begins to take on new value. However, time itself remains unchanged. What has changed is the person’s priorities. The truth is, if we spent more energy focusing on ourselves rather than on how the clock works

For a long time, reading my Bible at night was one of the most challenging spiritual habits to develop. I was proud of my morning devotions. They were consistent, meaningful, and often refreshing. But when evening came, everything changed. Fatigue set in, distractions increased, and my desire to sit with God's Word faded. I would often read verses like “You shall meditate on these words day and night” and feel a quiet sense of guilt. I was doing well with the "day" part, but

Are you merely sticking to boring routines, or are you actually growing? Here's a story that illustrates exactly what I mean: a while ago, I was catching up with a decent and level-headed Christian gentleman (by the way, not all Christians are level-headed). What began as a casual conversation soon turned into a lesson on growth. I asked him, “What is God teaching you in this season?” Now, before you stop reading and assume I’m about to go into “church talk,” stay with me, be