Ambition Unlimited: The Story of Deng Adut
In the last two consecutive weeks, we hosted The Life Course with young people, students and recent graduates in Liverpool. We had over 40 in attendance each week. It was an awesome experience. The...
View ArticleYour Script: Are You Living It?
From Joseph: This post first appeared on The Story of Hope in 2013 and has been refreshed. It is an adapted excerpt from my anthology, Even in the Well, available on Amazon. Life is like a movie; you...
View ArticleThe Winning Formula — Part 1
I hosted The Life Course a few weeks ago in Liverpool with over 40+ young adults and students in attendance. In the first of a 2-part series, we explored four fundamental qualities for living a truly...
View ArticleThe Winning Formula — Part 2
After my previous post, The Winning Formula — Part 1, I received an email from an excited reader: “Grit!! Finally, I met you. This is the fuel that I need. I think many people need you too.” The...
View ArticleAre You in a Waiting Season?
From Joseph: This post was first published on The Story of Hope in 2013 and how now been refreshed. Three years ago, I received an e-mail from a blog reader whose personal and family life had been...
View ArticleLiving Out a Life of Faith — Part 1
From Joseph: This week, I’m featuring a guest post by Gori Olusina Daniel about leadership lessons on living out a life of faith. More on Gori at the end of the post. If you’d like to feature a guest...
View ArticleLiving Out a Life of Faith — Part 2
From Joseph: This post is the second part of the faith and leadership series by Gori Olusina Daniel . This is such a powerful series and I’d love for you to share them with others as you are blessed....
View ArticleLiving Out a Life of Faith — Part 3
From Joseph: This post is the third part of the faith and leadership series by Gori Olusina Daniel . If you’re new on the blog, visit the previous two editions of the series here and here. Find out...
View ArticleOnly One Life: A Tribute
“It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the...
View ArticleDeveloping a Winning Attitude
“Attitude is everything!” But your attitude is shaped by your mindset. Your mindset is the established set of attitudes and a settled way of thinking, which inherently shapes your decisions in life....
View ArticleKnow Your WHY
Last weekend at the University of Nottingham, I spoke at a national conference to over 100 youths on disovering and fulilling their purpose, with a challenge to become intentional about their lives....
View ArticleThe Power of Forgiveness
Last weekend in my student and young adult group in Liverpool, we explored the power of forgiveness. Each week, we approach our discourse from a personal and experiential perspective. In this case, we...
View ArticleRisk is Right: Don’t Waste Your Life
From Joseph: This post first appeared on The Story of Hope three years ago when I made a major and risky career change. This weekend, I was reminded of this post after speaking to my young adult group...
View ArticleFaith Grows in Unexpected Places
From Joseph: This post first featured on OrdinaryServant.com four years ago after a major shift in my life. As I wrestle with a number of “next moves” in recent weeks, I find this message relevant for...
View ArticleFollowing Jesus Afar Off — Part 1
From Joseph: This is a guest post by Michael Chukwu. Find out more about Michael at the end of this post. If you’d like to guest post on The Story of Hope, click here for details. But Peter followed...
View ArticleFollowing Jesus Afar Off — Part 2
From Joseph: This is the second part of Following Jesus series by Michael Chukwu. Find out more about Michael at the end of this post. If you’d like to guest post on The Story of Hope, click here for...
View ArticleVessels of Hope
This weekend, I spent Sunday afternoon with four masters (MSc) students I’ve been seeking opportunity to reach out to. We went out for lunch and chatted about life experiences, politics and...
View Article5 Reasons To Embrace Challenges
We are not immune to life’s tussles; inflation-bursting household bills, broken promises, health problems, nights on hospital bed, childcare dilemma, difficult career demands and decisions, bank...
View ArticleThe Power of Vision
Vision is the platform on which you can live life to the full as God intends. Without a clear vision for your life, you will waste it. Unfortunately, many people live without intentionality and...
View ArticleDivine Partnership, Not Resolutions
Over the course of 2016, I reflected a lot on the journey of my life. What a journey! I feel most gratitude to God for changing the course of my life, forgiving my sins and calling me to serve Him....
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