A friend Anslem, sent me an email asking why he is always accused. His question reminds me of a statement made by former US presidential candidate Ben Carson days before he exited the race. "Someone attack me please". Ben was languishing badly in the polls. As a result, no one wanted to accuse him during a debate. That's what happens when you are becoming a no factor. You get no accusation. Those that are down and out get no attacks. So it is in [...]

Peter and his cohorts were kidnapped and shamelessly asked to be quiet over their proclamation of Jesus Christ. Peter had filled the city with Christ's doctrine, and the religious leaders were beginning to feel the pressure. They felt threatened, jealous even. The leaders didn't know if to order or beg Peter. As a man caught with his pants down, they desperately tried to silence the disciples. Peter being self aware, was defiant: "Should we obey you or God"?   A Defiance Rooted In Identity There is the [...]

My name is Lungile, 30 years of age,  I wish to share my testimony with you brethren and shame the Devil who is and was a liar since the beginning. When I grew up, I used to believe that Jesus is the Lord, I did believe that he died for my sins yet I have never had faith in his name. I believed all things in the Bible are true but never believed that kneeling down, praying and putting faith in the name of [...]

I recently had lunch with the Vice President of a top Insurance firm who had been in senior management for over 20 years. I asked her about her secret for longevity in the corporate world. She said, it is to anticipate what the boss wants. Take something from the plate of the boss and execute it. That was it. That was what she had done for 20 years and had risen dramatically through the ranks. I thought that nugget of wisdom was interesting and worth [...]

I was pretty good at soccer back in the day. My secret was that I modeled my game after an accomplished player. Many times, it was Luis Figo. Other times, it was Thierry Henry or Jay Jay Okocha. In my mind, I was transformed to that player, and so I ran like they did, handled the ball like they did and even put out my tongue like they did, if they did. But not just soccer, this has also parlayed to all aspects of [...]

Have you seen the movie 300? It is the story of how King Leonidas and 300 brave Spartans went into battle against a 100,000 strong Persian army - and almost won. It is one of my favorite movies because it reminds me of the actual battle Gideon fought with the Midianites in the Bible - and won. Gideon with the 300 men recommended by God, won a resounding battle over a Medianite army as vast as Grasshoppers in a valley.   The Criteria Prior to the [...]