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Applications Accepted

If you have ever sought a job, you know the tensions and stress that come with the process. You hope that your qualifications match what the company is looking for. And then you trust that you will present yourself well in personal interviews. You even believe that you have the personal attributes that the companyContinue reading “Applications Accepted”

No Means to Steer

We are all familiar with the story of Noah and the ark. God told Noah to build an ark in the middle of the wilderness. God gave Noah specific instructions on how to build it, what materials to use, and what the dimensions must be. However, God didn’t give Noah any means of directing theContinue reading “No Means to Steer”

Washing

We have a separate room in our house for the washer and dryer. As with everybody, we bring our clothes into this room to wash. They generally come out clean and useful for another time. However, this washing never transforms these clothes into better and more useful clothes. I Thessalonians 5:23 says, “Now may theContinue reading “Washing”

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”

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”

“He Wants To See You”

Suppose you are invited to meet the highest dignitary of the land. You prepare yourself with nice clothes and have done your research. When you meet the dignitary, he has a special and crucial mission for you. You will be representing the dignitary at an incredibly important event. How will you conduct yourself at thisContinue reading ““He Wants To See You””