It’s Negus… Not Niggers
“When a boy knows why he exists, he will stop doing things that risk his existence.” – Jason Wilson
How ironic is it that the word nigger sounds like a mispronunciation of Negus (an Ethiopian King)? DID YOU KNOW: Under the leadership of Emperor Menelik (a Negus), Ethiopia resisted European attempts to colonize all of Ethiopia. Also at the Battle of Adowa (December 1895), Ethiopia won a decisive victory over Italy in its attempt to colonize their country.
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Although Italy with the help of Germany, eventually took possession of the northern territories in 1936, Ethiopia regained its independence in 1941—so please do not miss the principle of my post. Never allow the emotion associated with a word to change its definition.
Confronting the Spirit of Laziness in Boys
God never uses lazy people. Unfortunately due to the curse after the fall (Gen 3:17-19), the natural inclination of boys and men is to avoid hard work. This is why so many get lost in chasing a dream, instead of their purpose. In this short…
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Disciplined While Having Fun
Usually I would have a lesson prepared for each training, but when I walked into the building, and saw that the bouncy we rented for our summer camp was still there, this day became an impromptu Father and Son competition! What’s a blessing is that…
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Wounded & Abandoned
This is the best display I’ve seen regarding the father wound. I know this feeling all too well and remember many disappointing occasions like this with my father. I also remember saying to my father the very words Will Smith said to his uncle in…
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