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DOOR, WINDOW, ROOF!
There are times when things are handed to us and other times when we have to go after whatever we desire. Sometimes, the door is easily opened, and other times, not so much. Not everyone is born with a golden spoon, a business to inherit, or a trust fund. Most people are building from the…
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BOUNDARIES: Prioritizing YOU
I’m sharing why it’s so important to put yourself first instead of living for parental or social expectations. I talk about how chasing approval can wear you down and why setting boundaries matters. When you start loving yourself and knowing your worth, you can take back control, make decisions that feel right for you, and…
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MODERN EVANGELISM STRATEGIES: REACHING MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z WITH THE GOSPEL
A fundamental component of many religions, specifically Christianity, is spreading one’s faith. In 2009, an online survey of 2,500 protestant churches was conducted by Lifeway Research. The study revealed that around 1 in 10 churchgoers (10%) average at least one monthly evangelistic conversation. I would not want to see what the numbers are today! I…
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THE STING OF REJECTION
I have been interested in a particular lady for the past year and a half. During this time, I wrestled with approaching her or making it obvious that I liked her. I did not want to be turned down by a girl again. Past rejections made expressing my true feelings and moving forward with my…
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UNCERTAIN, YET NOT WITHOUT HOPE…
It’s a new year with a roller coaster of emotions. Feelings of joy, yet uncertain about what will come in the year. I can tell you that I have already had my fair share of challenges so far. I have written down various goals and aspirations that I would like to achieve, but I do…
Raphael R. Roker 