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The Hidden Thorns: Recognizing Beautiful Yet Poisonous People in Your Life
The foxglove flower, known scientifically as Digitalis purpurea, is usually bell-shaped and purple. These captivating flowers can also be...
Tea Deak
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Exploring Your Heart Through Art: An Invitation to Discover Heart Reflections
Art serves as a language that conveys visual messages. Understanding the language of a specific artwork can sometimes require time....
Tea Deak
Jun 9, 20252 min read


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 6, 20253 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 4, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 19, 20251 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 15, 20252 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 9, 20252 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 4, 20252 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 29, 20252 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 26, 20251 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 22, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 16, 20252 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 14, 20251 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 13, 20252 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 8, 20252 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 4, 20251 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 31, 20252 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 28, 20251 min read
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