Raphael R. Roker
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 […]
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 create a life that actually makes you happy.
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 […]
The mind is a powerful space, and I imagine it looks like this… It has many aisles, cabinets, and folders that house our thoughts, to-do lists, math formulas, cooking recipes, etc. A continuous field of endless possibilities that births dreams yet can create false narratives. With all the unlimited capabilities of the mind, it is […]
For context: My school allowed senior students to write and present a speech on behalf of the student body that would be given at graduation. I made it as a finalist, but I guess it was not meant to be hahahaha. However, I still wanted to share it with you. I fastened my seatbelt, glancing […]
As I reflect on the year 2022, I cannot help but be proud of myself for learning to never allow the absence of people to cause me to forfeit creating memorable moments, even if it was by myself. Moving from a different state to a new university as a transfer junior was challenging. I found […]
It is easy to become engulfed in the modern culture’s busyness cycle and yearn to be the next big success story. Contentment seems to be a long-lost virtue, as culture teaches us to never become satisfied and always crave to be and have more. Have we taken the opportunity to sit back and reflect on […]
Today makes one year since I made the decision to quit my job. A job that was an answered prayer. It was one of the most challenging decisions that came with many tears, uncertainty, and mental battles. It was also a decision I did not make without seeking wise counsel. However, as a person who […]
Well, hello there! 👋 I know it’s been a while, but I have returned to share this word with you today. While sitting at dinner, reflecting on this season of my life, the word “SELAH” came to me. Some of us may be familiar with the word if we have read some Psalms. Some scholars […]
This blog discusses the importance of recalling and trusting in the vision God gives, emphasizing that while the vision may seem distant, it has an appointed time. I reflect on my personal experiences of forgetting the vision, the need for patience, maintaining focus on goals, celebrating small achievements, and surrendering to God’s timing.
Raphael R. Roker 
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