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Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

When you ask God for help, why does it often feel like a door slammed shut in your face? 🚪🤐

We usually pray for an escape hatch—a painkiller to numb the consequences of our mistakes. But God isn’t handing out cheap anesthetics. He’s a surgeon performing necessary heart surgery.

As C.S. Lewis famously reminded us: we ask God to patch up a modest cottage, but He is rebuilding a palace fit for a King. The hammering and chiseling hurt, but don't mistake the noise for destruction. 🔨✨

God’s help is dangerous to the person you used to be, but it’s the only path to real transformation. He never promised a bypass around the storm—He promised His presence inside it. 🌊🔥

Hold on. God isn’t safe, but He is good.



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The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

We’ll spend 3 hours haggling over $20 on Facebook Marketplace… but leave $10,000 in a Big 6 chequing account making 0.01% interest ($1/year) 🤦‍♂️

In Canada, roughly 85% of personal deposits are locked inside traditional banks. Here is why switching to Wealthsimple is one of the biggest no-brainer financial bargains right now:

✅ 1.25% – 2.5% Chequing Interest (Over 100x traditional bank chequing)

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✅ Milestone Rewards (Free Willful estate planning, Uber One, & DragonPass passes)

✅ CDIC Insured via partner trust accounts 🛡️

Stop letting financial inertia cost you thousands. Be intentional, steward your money well, and pursue the abundant life found in Christ.



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The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

You died years ago… and you didn't even notice. 🤯 If nearly every atom and cell in your body is replaced over time, what actually makes you you?

In this video, we break down the Ship of Theseus paradox, Derek Parfit’s terrifying Teleporter problem, and why secular neuroscience can’t explain your continuous soul or subjective consciousness. Discover why our true identity isn't anchored to brain chemistry or fading memories, but to the transcendent Author of reality: "For in Him we live, and move, and have our being." (Acts 17:28) ✝️✨



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The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Is university still worth $50,000 in debt with Agentic AI disrupting white-collar careers? 📉❌

In Asian households, the expectation has always been clear: Kumon, extracurriculars, and becoming a Doctor, Lawyer, or Engineer. But the economic playbook has drastically changed.

Canada is investing over $6 BILLION into skilled trades through the Team Canada Strong initiative to certify 100,000+ Red Seal professionals. With:
💰 $10,000 employer hiring subsidies
📚 Up to $16,000 in classroom training top-ups ($400/week)
🎓 A $5,000 Red Seal completion cash bonus

While university graduates rack up debt, apprentices earn $50K–$70K right away, max out their TFSA, FHSA, and RRSP early, and let compound interest do the heavy lifting in their late teens.

By age 23, you could have zero debt, an interprovincial Red Seal ticket, and an investment portfolio that equals the exact amount your peers owe in student loans. 🚀



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

The youth happiness curve just collapsed for the first time in modern history 📉 We outsourced our idea of the “good life” to an algorithm—swapping character for status symbols, fake-natty physiques, and rented supercars 🏎️❌

Jesus warned us 2,000 years ago in Luke 12:15: “Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Millennia later, the 85-year Harvard Study of Adult Development confirmed it: lasting joy doesn’t come from status, it comes from deep, meaningful relationships.

Time to audit your feed: Are your role models pointing you toward comparison and anxiety, or toward character and Christ? 🙏✨



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Most people think investing is about getting rich, driving luxury cars, or living in a skyline penthouse. It’s not. 🚫

Investing will NOT fix a cash-flow problem. If you want luxury, increase your earned income through high-leverage skills and pay cash. Investing has one true purpose: Freedom Insurance. 🛡️

Here is the exact framework to buy back your time:
1️⃣ Boost Earned Income: Specialize, trade, or upskill to drive the top line.
2️⃣ Secure Your Freedom Number: Invest 15–20% of your income into low-cost, globally diversified index funds (Target Annual Expenses × 25).
3️⃣ Shield Your Wealth From Taxes: Optimize registered accounts in order: FHSA ➡️ TFSA ➡️ RRSP.

Stop waiting for a market miracle or paying 2% advisor fees for common sense. Automate your exit and secure your autonomy. ⏳📈



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Is Sam Altman right about the arrival of AGI, or is the existential panic around a "sentient robot uprising" pure fantasy? 🤖❌

In this video, we expose why modern Large Language Models (LLMs) can never develop consciousness, break down John Searle’s famous "Chinese Room" thought experiment, and examine mathematician John Lennox’s warning about the true moral threat behind AI. Stop fearing Skynet—the real danger isn't the machine waking up, but who wields it.



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Is a Canada-US trade war about to hit your wallet? 🇨🇦⚔️🇺🇸

Tensions are boiling over as Donald Trump and Mark Carney clash on trade policy, tariffs, and cross-border economics. This quick survival guide breaks down what escalating trade disputes mean for everyday prices, local jobs, and supply chains.

Watch to the end for the 4 key moves you need to make to protect your money right now! 📉💼



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Most of us picture heaven as eternal retirement, a cosmic resort, or a personal VIP lounge. But biblical theology and C.S. Lewis point to something far more challenging: if you died today, would you actually enjoy heaven? 🔥

Heaven isn’t an amped-up Disneyland where God ignores our compromises. Hebrews calls Him an all-consuming fire. If we find holiness, prayer, and selfless service repulsive down here, heaven won't feel like paradise—it will feel like agony.

Spiritual transformation isn't an optional upgrade for after we die; it starts right now. Do you just want an upgraded version of this world… or do you truly want the abundant life found in Christ?



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Dave Ramsey says all debt is evil—cut up your credit cards and pay cash. If you’re drowning in consumer debt, that advice works. But if your goal is building wealth, avoiding debt entirely keeps you playing defense. 🛡️❌

The wealthy don’t avoid debt—they leverage it. 📈

In this video, I break down why you don’t need a 900 credit score, how the tier system actually works, and the 3 non-negotiable rules to unlock institutional rates (0% financing, Prime spreads, and flexible equity) without paying a dime of unnecessary interest. 💳🔑



DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.