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Values Over Vanity: Building a Legacy That Lasts

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In a world where fleeting fame, material possessions, and social media recognition often take center stage, young people are constantly tempted to pursue vanity over true value. Vanity is like smoke. It may rise for a moment, it may look grand and impressive, but soon it disappears into nothingness, leaving behind emptiness and regret. Value, on the other hand, is like a firm foundation. It lasts, it impacts lives, and it continues to speak long after the person is gone. Many people spend their lives chasing shadows. They pursue wealth only for self-gratification, seek applause from people who will eventually forget them, and live only to satisfy their desires. Such a life may seem exciting at first, but like fire burning through straw, it is quickly consumed, leaving only ashes. As young people, the call is to rise above this shallow path and choose to live a life that builds others, fulfills purpose, and leaves a lasting legacy. Consider the life of David. He was not born into greatn...
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Renewed Strength in Seasons of Weariness

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Can a young man ever be tired? Can the weight of life’s burdens sap the very strength within you? Can you continue on your path, facing mountains, hurdles, and giants, and not feel the pull of exhaustion? Let me tell you the truth: you will be tired. Even the young, whose glory is strength, will falter. Even the strong will stumble. Scripture tells us plainly: you will be weary, and you will faint. It is part of the journey. It is normal. The process of life, of pursuing your purpose, can drain every ounce of energy. Your feet may feel too heavy to lift. Your emotions may seem undefined. Your efforts may appear defeated, fruitless, even invisible. And yet, verily I say unto you, this is totally normal It only becomes abnormal when you throw in the towel, when you give up, when you have no source from which to draw strength. Those who wait on God shall renew their strength. True strength flows not from men, not from circumstances, not from fleeting comfort. It flows from the One who is ...
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Sin, Self, and the Silence of a Generation

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Young man, hear this truth and keep it in your heart. David was the only one who could stand against Goliath because he was the only one not defiled. The entire army of God trembled before the giant, not because they lacked weapons, but because their hearts had already been weakened by fear and corruption. Even their leaders, who were meant to be examples, could not rise. They were silenced, not by the size of Goliath, but by the weight of compromise within. This is what sin does, it weakens, it corrupts, it silences. Today, Goliath still stands. He may not carry a sword and spear, but he comes in the form of sin, greed, corruption, pride, and the worship of money. Many young people entering ministry believe it is about fame and wealth. Many think it is about building a name for themselves rather than lifting up the name of Jesus. This deception has defiled many before they even face the battle. But hear me clearly: no one who is already defiled can withstand Goliath. Sin disarms you b...
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The Seven Thousand in Obscurity: A Call to Authenticity

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In an age where visibility is often mistaken for value and public platforms are equated with divine approval, there lies a sobering truth many are unwilling to confront: God does not measure significance by popularity Young man, learn this early. Your calling is not validated by fame, numbers, or trending influence. It is not the applause of men that confirms divine commissioning. National honors, social media followership, or being in the limelight do not define the authenticity of a calling. What validates your calling is God's approval, His nod in the secret place, His witness in the quiet corners of your obedience. Many are eager to be seen. They crave ministry in central places, cities, platforms, pulpits, and crowds. But when the calling demands a season of obscurity, a life hidden from human applause, many drop the mantle and walk away. Yet, God has always had a remnant in the shadows those who serve faithfully without name recognition or platform. When Elijah cried in despa...
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When Holy Vessels Become Corrupted Altars

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The one who bears God’s instruments must tremble at what he carries, for heaven entrusts weight that hell envies. To walk with God and work for Him is an honor beyond words, yet it is also a battlefield. The devil does not always fight you by stopping you; sometimes he fights you by corrupting what you carry. Mammon, power, and position are subtle monsters that creep into the heart of the called. They do not announce themselves with horns; they enter dressed as opportunities, favor, and promotion. And before long, what was once a holy vessel becomes a polluted altar. As God’s oracle, beware. There is a thin line between stewarding God’s Word and using it to feed self. There is a danger in carrying the ark without carrying the fear of the God of the ark. What makes you a vessel is not your gift but your surrender. What sustains your ministry is not the trend but the oil that abides. Many have carried God’s instruments and, by trend, became agents of darkness. They failed to discern the ...
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What God Does in You Shapes What He Does for You

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One of the greatest truths in the journey of faith is this: when I stop what God is doing in me, I tamper with what He is doing for me.  The story of Abraham makes this truth come alive in a powerful way. God gave him a promise, not only of a son but of Himself as his exceeding great reward. Yet, between the promise and the fulfillment, there was a process. That process was not merely about producing a child; it was about producing a man who could carry a covenant that would bless generations. At the age of 86, Abraham chose a shortcut. Instead of waiting for the divine timing, he attempted to secure the promise by human means through Hagar. In that moment, the delicate work God was doing inside him  was interrupted. And because what God is doing within you determines what He can release to you, Abraham’s impatience brought a delay. Heaven went silent. Scripture records that for thirteen years there was no new word from God until Abraham was ninety nine. When the Lord finally ...
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Charlatans on the Pulpit

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We are in a time where the sacred has been made casual, and the consecrated place is now a playground. Jesus warned about days like these. Days when men would make a trade out of truth, and the gospel would become a means of gain. That warning is no longer distant prophecy; it is the daily reality we now see unfolding before our eyes. The pulpit has become a stage for performers, not a platform for the broken. It is now a place where comedians stand to crack jokes rather than tremble at the Word. Where motivational speakers replace the convicting voice of the Spirit. Where charisma is mistaken for calling, and numbers are mistaken for anointing. These are charlatans and pretenders, who wear the cloak of godliness but deny its power. They speak fluently the language of Zion, but their hearts are driven by Mammon. They even rob on the pulpit. They plant churches like business chains, preach sermons like brand campaigns, and manipulate crowds with carefully curated theatrics. And worst of...
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