Tag Archives: faith

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”

Blessed Knowledge

Suppose a trusted advisor gave you some counsel, which proved true over time. This counsel benefited you financially or gave you growth in many areas of your life. You then have the responsibility to faithfully put this knowledge to work for yourself and others. I Timothy 6:20-21 says, “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted toContinue reading “Blessed Knowledge”

Opponents Come and Go

Opponents try to prevent us from achieving what we want to do. Opposition comes in many forms and at varying times. It may come in the form of a coworker who resists your efforts to finish the project assigned to you. Opposition may come through the betrayal of a close friend. Our opponent may beContinue reading “Opponents Come and Go”

First Steps

I have often been faced with an overwhelming task, something I have never done and cannot see how it can be accomplished. Sometimes, I do the research and find possible solutions, but they still seem beyond my abilities. Tentatively, I take the first step, hoping and believing that some progress will be made. Then, aContinue reading “First Steps”

Sober Minded

It is pretty easy, in most cases, to determine the difference between a person who is sober minded as opposed to one who is not. The one who is not sober minded we often refer to as being a flake. The seem confused, impulsive, emotionally unbalanced, and irrational. It is as if they can’t controlContinue reading “Sober Minded”