The Story Tree

  Hi there! I hope you’re doing well and keeping your inner flame burning bright. In my last blog, we talked about spreading hope—lighting candles in the hearts of those around us whose flames have dimmed or nearly gone out. Hope is life, and sharing it can bring someone back from the edge. Today, let’s talk about something that takes hope to the next level: Fearless Influence. Fearless influence is about living boldly—being unafraid to stand for what’s right, confidently sharing your faith, and inspiring others through your actions. Think of the people you look up to for their courage and impact. Maybe it’s your parent, a teacher, a friend, or even a public figure. Influence alone isn’t enough; true influence requires fearlessness —standing strong when it’s not popular, and shining your light even when the world tries to dim it.   A Book That Opened My Eyes Recently, I read a powerful book called Church Shift by Sunday Adelaja, and it changed how I see influence as ...

I have always said that without hope, one is as good as dead. Hope is that deep belief in your heart and mind that, no matter the circumstances, there will be a positive outcome. When hope is absent, the mind becomes a breeding ground for negative thoughts—thoughts that drain life, steal strength, and smother the will to keep going. The heart, in turn, releases negative emotions: sadness, fear, loneliness, despair. And when these take root, they can lead someone into a dark, cold, and empty place. A place many of us have found ourselves in at some point—a state of hopelessness. Ironically, I’m writing about hope in a season when I feel I need it the most. This past month has been especially difficult. Even as I put these words down, I’m wrestling with thoughts I wouldn’t dare speak aloud. If someone else were to voice them, my heart would break for them. I’d want to sit with them, give them a hug, listen without judgment—just be there so they wouldn’t feel alone. Sometimes we hur...