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Step Out and Count the Stars

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Overcoming the Limitations of Where You Are Inspired by a message preached by Rev. SC Mathebula By: Muzi Mthethwa When Rev. SC Mathebula preached on the moment God told Abraham to “look up,” one powerful truth emerged: If Abraham had remained in the tent, all he would have seen was the roof. That thought alone captures the danger of staying where God is calling you out from. 1.  The Tent: A Picture of Limited Vision Genesis 15:5 says, “He took him outside and said, ‘Look up at the sky and count the stars if indeed you can count them.’” Abraham had to leave the tent before he could see the stars. That tent, while practical, had become a barrier to vision. It limited what he could see and, ultimately, what he could believe. The “tent” in our lives today may be: A fixed mindset shaped by fear or failure Environments that restrict growth Seasons that once served us, but now confine us Staying in the tent confines you to what is predictable, safe, and small. But purpose re...
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Born Too Soon:

A Lesson on Timing, Comparison, and the Culture of the Rush By Muzi Mthethwa In a world that celebrates speed—fast results, overnight success, and early arrivals—the quiet endurance of nature reminds us that some things simply can’t be rushed. Take the elephant, for example. One of the most majestic creatures on earth, the elephant carries its young for up to 22 months—the longest gestation period of any land mammal. It’s not a delay. It’s development. Why does it take so long? Because that baby elephant isn’t just growing in size. It’s developing a complex brain, strong bones, and the instincts to survive and lead in the wild. If born too early, the calf is underdeveloped, weak, and unlikely to survive. In nature, early arrival often means an early end. Now ask yourself this:  The Culture of the Rush We’ve been conditioned to think that if success hasn’t come quickly, something must be wrong. “She’s already bought a house.” “He got promoted before me.” “They launch...
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Don’t Bleed. Build.

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Don’t Bleed. Build. By Muzi Mthethwa There’s an old African proverb that says: Indoda ayikhali  A man doesn’t cry. Generations of men were raised under this weighty banner. Crying was seen as weakness. Vulnerability, a threat to masculinity. And so, boys became men who never learned to speak their pain, who never allowed themselves the healing power of tears. Instead, they bled. Quietly. Internally. Constantly. But here’s the danger: bleeding doesn’t stop on its own. It seeps. It spills. And eventually, it stains. The Silent Epidemic of Bleeding Men Bleeding men often become the source of pain for others. They show up in society as aggressive, angry, withdrawn, or overbearing. In the boardroom, on the streets, in church, or at home they carry unresolved trauma camouflaged as strength. One of the deepest cuts in a man’s soul comes from expectations he’s too afraid to challenge. Take, for instance, the faithful man who’s shamed for his loyalty. He is mocked by peers who say...
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