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Let’s Make a Deal

The television show, “Let’s Make a Deal”, offered great prizes for those who were selected and willing to risk a lot. At the end of each show, a lucky contestant had the choice of unseen prizes behind three doors. If they chose wisely, they received a great prize. But, if they chose unwisely, they receivedContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”

Dark Clouds

It is quite a sight to see dark clouds on the horizon, knowing that they are bringing unpleasant weather your way. The dark clouds of struggles and circumstances can also bring a sense of forboding into our hearts. We can become so caught up on these dark clouds that our mindset and emotions also becomeContinue reading “Dark Clouds”

“Where Are The Nine?”

In Luke 17, the story of ten lepers is recorded. The ten lepers were standing at a distance from Jesus as He was passing through a village. They lifted their voices asking Jesus to have mercy on them. Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priests, a requirement of the Jewish law. OnContinue reading ““Where Are The Nine?””

Activity and Restlessness

With the arrival of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we official enter the holiday season. While the word “holiday” conjures up thoughts of rest and relaxation, the holiday season does anything but provide rest. Shopping provides the opportunity to endure elbow shots to our ribs, along with angry stares and words from frustrated fellow shoppers. PartiesContinue reading “Activity and Restlessness”

Surpassing Knowledge

When we learn something new, most of the time, that new knowledge gives us benefits beyond the information that is learned. Opportunities will come our way that before were unknown to us. We will be able to use this new information in ways that benefit ourselves and others. Paul gave this prayer for the EphesianContinue reading “Surpassing Knowledge”