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Self-Promotion

We are taught that we can get what we want by working hard and promoting ourselves in the proper environment. We are taught that we must speak up for ourselves and about ourselves. Social media feeds into this perspective as so-called influencers will go to great links to promote themselves. God has a better way!Continue reading “Self-Promotion”

Escape Room

Have you ever been to an escape room? I went to one, but it was in a children’s science museum. This one was fairly basic. You enter and immediately find a clue. You must answer the clue directly to find and answer the next clue. After a series of clues, answered correctly, you make itContinue reading “Escape Room”

Freely Given

It feels better to give, when we give generously and freely. When we feel compelled to give, it just doesn’t have the same good feeling. So, when we can, we give to the organizations and causes that we agree with and that we feel are doing good things. Romans 9:15-16 says, “For he says toContinue reading “Freely Given”

Changing Map

Throughout history, kingdoms and nations have come and gone. Some thrive for a while before their weaknesses overcome them. Others are conquered by other kingdoms or nations. The conquering kingdoms then require the defeated nations to serve them. Hebrews 12:28-29 says, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, andContinue reading “Changing Map”