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Doing The Right Thing

We hear promises all the time, from politicians, companies, friends, family, and acquaintances. Some people are pretty good at keeping their promises and their word. They do what they say they will do. Others are constantly seeking ways to get out of their promises. These same people try to skirt the law and do theContinue reading “Doing The Right Thing”

Vault of Goodness

Before I retired, I was an internal auditor for a large bank. My responsibilities were to review operating procedures and accounting records to make sure that the bank was protected against loss and risks were mitigated. One of the units that we regularly examed was the cash vault. Armored trucks came at all hours ofContinue reading “Vault of Goodness”

Unlimited Supply

Suppose you were commencing a building project and you were told that you would have an unlimited supply of materials for the project. How would that knowledge change your approach to the project? Maybe you wouldn’t change a thing because you you would always do your best and be efficient with whatever resources you had.Continue reading “Unlimited Supply”

Gifted to Serve

We tend to glorify the gifted person. The athlete who is extremely talented and successful is honored with accolades and awards, along with large sums of money. The talented actor or actress is wooed by an adoring public. The successful businessperson is honored in a variety of venues. But all these honors and most ofContinue reading “Gifted to Serve”

Changes Everything

When we fill a clear glass with orange juice, it changes the appearance of the glass. When we fill our car with gasoline, we enhance the power of the car to go farther. When we fill our minds with good thoughts our perspective changes. The process of filling changes things. Ephesians 5:18-21 says, “but beContinue reading “Changes Everything”