Let’s Make a Deal

On the game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” contestants were offered prize choices. If they made the correct choice, they received a great reward. However, if they made the wrong choice, the reward was disappointing. God offers a choice to us. We can choose His abundant grace, leading to righteousness. Or we can choose toContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”

Announcements of Good News

It used to be that when we had good news, the family and close friends would gather together and we would make the announcement. Everyone would rejoice and talk excitedly with each other of the good news of a pregnancy or marriage proposal or some other cause of rejoicing. Nowadays, these announcements come with ceremoniesContinue reading “Announcements of Good News”

Library of Thoughts

Some books are written to take us on an adventure. Some books ask us to solve a mystery. Others take us on a journey of romance. Some authors write to entertain us. Other books are written for our instruction. Some authors have a higher purpose in mind while they write. John 20:30-31 says, “Now JesusContinue reading “Library of Thoughts”

Mighty Hand

Perhaps, you have seen arm wrestling and tug a rope competitions. I am always amazed at the strength involved in this events. I wonder why nothing ever breaks during these struggles. The people involved have likely trained and gained the strength to protect themselves. My wife often asks me to open containers for her asContinue reading “Mighty Hand”

Knowing Where To Go

Years ago, when we first moved to Nepal, we initially had a hard time finding the right store to purchase what we needed. Stationery stores, grocery stores, furniture stores, and hardware stores each carried items that were not available in the same type of store in America. By trial and error, we eventually figured outContinue reading “Knowing Where To Go”