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Do you believe that negativity might hold you back?
As you read my blog, I noticed you dealing with negative opinions about me. I also heard you express during various challenges: “It is...
Tea Deak
Jun 63 min read


Finding Your Anchor of Hope
The Hebrew word for hope, "tikvah," is derived from the verb "qawa", meaning to gather into strength or to hope. The verb "qawa"...
Tea Deak
Jun 42 min read


A message for the stubborn, those caught in a season of wandering
Do you ever dream of being back in school or college classrooms? What about dreams where you're retaking old exams? These could indicate...
Tea Deak
May 232 min read


Navigating the Stick and Carrot Approach in Relationships: Love and Truth vs Manipulation
Among various leadership styles, the carrot and stick approach is often referred to as the transactional style. While some believe this method is about motivation, it is actually a principle of compliance. In today's context, the carrot and stick approach involves using rewards (carrot) and punishment (stick) to encourage or discourage specific behaviors. Although it can be applied as a management style or in politics, it can also become a way of life for an individual. Ther
Tea Deak
May 191 min read


Silence speaks
Guidance and wisdom can often be discovered in the least expected places. In the ancient wisdom literature of Proverbs, the author...
Tea Deak
May 152 min read


Unpacking Heart Issues Through Nature: Calm your heart to receive Wisdom
“And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you...
Tea Deak
May 92 min read


You have a new story of triumph. You just need to be inspired!
Each person has a story of triumph, an experience that could help others. Yet, many feel silenced and unable to tell their stories. Some...
Tea Deak
May 42 min read


Finding Strength in the Nails and the Cross: Overcoming Life's Challenges
During the Roman Empire, crucifixion was a form of execution designated for the most serious criminals and slaves. This harsh and public...
Tea Deak
Apr 292 min read


The judge is standing at the door of a heart: “Don’t come!”
I noticed you wearing a wristwatch upside down, avoiding checking the time. You shut your eyes and covered your ears, not wanting to see...
Tea Deak
Apr 261 min read


The Transformational Power of Poetry: How Words Can Reshape Our Lives
In high school, as a teenager, I came across Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven." I was captivated by it, as it resonated with my youthful...
Tea Deak
Apr 222 min read


The Power of Speaking Out: Overcoming Betrayal Through Sharing Your Story
In the 1857 version of Snow White, the stepmother does not request the Huntsman to return with the girl's heart, as depicted in the film....
Tea Deak
Apr 172 min read


You who are wearing thin time, are you not aware of the little time you have?
Time is a gift. How you choose to use this gift is important. You could be wasting the time, killing it or time could be of the essence...
Tea Deak
Apr 162 min read


Unwrap the Gift of Joy in Challenging Times
In times of significant challenges, when the struggle appears unending, what is most needed is a touch of joy. Although the situation may...
Tea Deak
Apr 141 min read


Emptying and Wrestling: It is the Time to Camp at Jabbok
The book of Genesis tells the story of two brothers, Esau and Jacob. Esau was born red and hairy and became a wandering hunter, while...
Tea Deak
Apr 132 min read


How Can You Communicate Truth in Love Multiple Times to Get Your Point Across?
"Repetitio est mater studiorum" is a Latin phrase that translates to "repetition is the mother of study/learning." Regardless of whether...
Tea Deak
Apr 82 min read


You might be in a period of waiting. Do you know what you are waiting for?
Are you feeling stuck and uncertain about what lies ahead in the next chapter of your life and ministry? Does it seem like the transition...
Tea Deak
Apr 41 min read


Can you identify a charming individual with a hidden motive?
Do you feel powerless or lacking influence in a certain aspect of your life? Are your efforts not producing the desired outcomes? If so,...
Tea Deak
Mar 312 min read


How Can Pain Lead to Authenticity and Openness?
Is someone in your life causing you trouble or discomfort? Do you feel a duty to love that specific person? Sometimes we care for...
Tea Deak
Mar 281 min read


Exploring identity: Who are you? Part 2
As you admire a portrait by one of the great art masters, someone comes up to you and inquires if you are an artist. How do you reply? I...
Tea Deak
Mar 252 min read


Unpacking Loss: How Biblical Stories Can Help Us Navigate Grief and Transition
Life's losses remove layers of our false self, leaving a void that must be filled with something new. Ineffective methods, such as...
Tea Deak
Mar 203 min read
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