Y.S. Stephen - Reader | Casual Observer

Old folks have much to say and it is always a privilege listening. I have been following T.D. Jakes' ministry since 1999 and though his message, as a whole, has not changed, the important threads of the tapestry have undergone a significant metamorphosis. Though world's cultural landscape has turned and shifted since 1999, the man remains relevant and sharp in handling of the Word. His latest book, Destiny: Step into Your Purpose (a sequel to his book, Instinct ) is one of his best and full of fatherly advice on the "WHY". It focuses on WHY you are wired the way you are, WHY you feel uneasy and restless with your lot, seeking something more. Most importantly, it tells us what to do with these awkward longings that spring up in our souls, regardless of our background or history. This is no self-help book that teaches you "10 Steps to Being on Top". Here there are no formulas, no easy answers, and feel-good mantras. This book is not for those who are looki...

Success is a word you can interpret in many ways. Failure too. Your definition or ideals about these two words tells a lot about you and your values. For this reason, I am always careful of using these two words (I rarely use it at all) about anything. This particular quirk of mine leads me to seek out non-mainstream ideas of success and failure - a reason why I picked out The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey . In a short snap, I’ll say The Gift of Failure is a parenting book about failure - its impacts and benefits to children. Jessica Lahey explores the hidden damage we inflict on our children when we charge in front of them, deflecting every arrow of difficulties designed to discourage them. She says of today’s parents, “We have taught our kids to fear failure, and in doing so, we have blocked the surest and clearest path to their success. That’s certainly not what we meant to do, and we did it for all the best and well-intentioned reasons, but it’s what we have wr...

God’s Crime Scene is a good resource for those who don’t mind putting on a detective’s hat and going on an unbeaten path of discovery.