Ministry of Plenty

wanted them to be proud of me. Then I suddenly remembered a book I read about how to be confident, for the Egyptian author Ibrahim Alfaqi, which has helped me and changed me a lot. This amazing book has played an important role in my life, I learnt plenty of remarkable things, that have transformed my thinking and my personality, like being confidant of my self and my abilities, learning from my mistakes, and always remind my self that I can, nothing is hard, and I am able to do the impossible.…

The changes of actual weekly ration of chocolate in the novel and what the media said about the changes are almost opposite: When it is reduced from thirty grams to twenty (just a few months after the Ministry of Plenty promised officially that there would be no reduction of the chocolate ration during the whole year) (loc664), the media says it has increased to twenty grams, and everyone is happy about it. The message is so obviously wrong as people can or…

I dribbled up the court with anticipation. Already having scored a few points, I was sure that a great game was coming for me. My coach stood on the sidelines, arms crossed. She was tough, and this was where I needed to prove myself. She ordered the next play and I executed without hesitation, determined to out hustle and outscore our opponent. It was late June and summer league had just begun. My freshman year I had played on the Junior Varsity team, and these games were my chance to put…

stories of people who fail in ministry due to a short-sided decisions or a compromise of integrity. They trade all that God has for them for momentary pleasure. What is more, many leaders live with the weight of shame and guilt and settle for less than God’s call because they believe their secret is that horrible. Yet God is full of grace and has the power to pick leaders back up. Integrity can be restored. But what if there was a way to avoid the pitfalls so many ministry leaders find…

“Christians need to be loving… Christians should be living witnesses.” Those were two sentences I heard on the drive to the restaurant with a christian family friend. This family friend seemed to genuinely care about the lost people of this world, and more importantly the condition of their salvation. Or at least I thought so. Upon arriving to the restaurant, just as we were beginning to eat, a “gay looking” man simply minding his own business passed by our table to join his friends. Immediately…

There are millionaires in every industry, from computer software to even shoe shiners. Millionaires come from all walks of life. Some were immigrants like Andrew Carnegie and some have even been bankrupt several times such as Mark Victor Hansen. Then what made them eventually come out on top? All have earned their wealth in different ways, but all of these millionaires that I've described to you share at least 7 essential core beliefs, and I've outlined them for you right here. 1. Millionaires…

Deutsche Welle (Ebola death toll surpasses 10,000:WHO). The above paragraph at least provides the reader information on the number of precious lives lost. Critically looking at the death toll in relation to only physical healing is not enough. As West African and the international community salute all the health workers who offered their services to physically heal Ebola patients, the other aspect of healing which begs for an ongoing support is emotional healing. This is so because innocent…

education that is responsive to their needs and relevant to shaping their lives in a positive and meaningful way (United Nations, 1989). In New Zealand, this model of inclusion has been built into the school curriculum and implemented across the country (Ministry of Education, 2007; Education Act, 1989). However, before discussion on the fostering of an inclusive educational culture, it is imperative to examine the historical discourses that have shaped public opinion and reason regarding people…

Comparing George Orwell’s society in 1984 and modern day society, similarities can be found, as the news and facts are altered to make the world look better. In order to control the society, certain information must be suppressed. Such is the case in George Orwell’s 1984. Similarly, in the article “Methods of Media Manipulation” by Michael Parenti. Manipulation is frequently concealed in things that left unmentioned. Often the media downplays or mutes an event because the truth is too dangerous…

The site that I visited was a Buddhist temple here in Miami called Wat Buddharangsi, Theravada Temple and the belief system they follow is the principle that happiness and good fortune are possible for anyone no matter who you are. Buddhist believed that all negative aspects within your life can be overcome by a strict practice of meditation, which helps the person to develop a positive and peaceful aspect within their lives. The sources of authority within the temple are monks (bhikku) who are…