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High School Valedictorian Shares the Gospel during Graduation Speech

High School Valedictorian Shares the Gospel during Graduation Speech

The valedictorian of a high school in South Carolina shared the gospel message during her graduation speech, speaking about how God carried her through the loss of her mother.

Success That Changes Everything

Success That Changes Everything

We face two problems: the urge for more and our resistance to less. We need more success to stay as happy as we are at present, and we fear failure lest we lose even what we have now. Brooks cites the nineteenth-century philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s insight: “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.”

Why Doesn't Success Satisfy the Soul?

Why Doesn't Success Satisfy the Soul?

Most of us understand that money can buy the best mattress, but it can’t guarantee sleep. Why do millionaires, movie stars and top entertainers often turn to spirituality, drugs and alcohol for the answers if success satisfies? Many discover that money, fame and recognition are not the answers. CEOs, presidents and vice presidents frequently admit that they are happy when they reach production goals, but very unhappy when under budget, largely because they measure happiness by what’s happening to them. When things go well, they’re happy, when things go poorly, they’re unhappy. I’m not suggesting that we shouldn’t be productive, but if happiness is measured by our circumstances, it’s going to be a very rough road.

CEO Wants His Company to Make More Mistakes

CEO Wants His Company to Make More Mistakes
If you don’t think you have high blood pressure, this story may change your mind. Or cause your blood pressure to rise.

The Line between Pride and Confidence

The Line between Pride and Confidence
As Christians, we are well aware of the dangers pride poses. So how do we live with confidence in who the Lord made us to be without crossing that line?

LintBron Not Enough to Defeat the Warriors

LintBron Not Enough to Defeat the Warriors
Why am I writing today’s article about a man whose team lost the NBA Finals? Because wins and losses are not enough to define success.

Welcome to America's Most Expensive House

Welcome to America's Most Expensive House
While we are fascinated by success, we are fulfilled by service. How can we be even more fulfilled today?

What Impressed Me Even More Than Clemson's Win

What Impressed Me Even More Than Clemson's Win
In what’s being called “the best title game in college football history,” the Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide last night on a touchdown with one second left in the game.

Christians-- We Aren't Promised Success

Christians-- We Aren't Promised Success
The American dream is focused on the idea of personal success...but is that Jesus promises us if we follow him? Not at all. He has so much more for us.
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