Read Samuel Koranteng Pipim Gain from Pain Weekly Nugget

Pain is an asset to be invested. Difficulties, trials, and tribulations are often the best resources for future gain. The ancients used an instrument called a “tribulum” (from which we get the word “tribulation”) to beat out the ripened grain and separate the wheat from the chaff. No farmer wastes his time and energy to run his “tribulum” over straw, chaff, or weeds, but rather to gain precious grain. Similarly, our Savior doesn’t needlessly put us under the pressure of suffering and pain. No! “We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope” (Romans 5:3, 4). Don’t waste your pain, for it is a capital asset that has long-term value.—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

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Samuel Koranteng Pipim | Crocs In Your Life

“The threatening eyes of the crocodile shouldn’t prevent the thirsty frog from drinking from the pond,” states an African proverb. Sound counsel! The crocs in your life are those who seek to control you by instilling fear or hopelessness. They attempt to intimidate with their strength, wealth, know-how, age, or talent. They may employ violence, cruelty, or hurtful words. They can repress your thoughts or feelings; suppress your dreams or interests; manipulate you through shouts, criticisms, flattery, bribes, intrigues, or blackmail; humiliate you publicly, then blame you for their bad behavior or actions. Beware of the croc psychology! To let others control your life is to be like them—unfulfilled, miserable, lazy, and frankly stupid (see Proverbs 26:13-16).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

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