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Hearing Aid
I’ve heard people say, “God never talks to me.” Is that because God isn’t talking? Or is it because they have a hearing problem? Hearing is different from listening.
One Essential Part
At two years old, I loved putting together picture puzzles. If only the puzzles of life would fit together so easily. At first, the puzzles were simple.
God’s Greatest Miracle
When I was young and thought I was smart, I prayed to be a miracle. I wanted God’s glory to be revealed in my life. Then I realized how dangerous such a prayer was.
Underdog
In sports, I often cheer for the underdog, wanting the little guys to defeat the giants. I want the weak to overcome the strong.
Prayer for Salvation
Five dollars and reciting the “sinner’s prayer” will buy a cup of coffee. It won’t buy salvation, so I’m bothered when preachers say, “If you said those simple words,…
The Fine Print
I’ve learned the hard way. Before I sign a contract, I must be sure I know what I’m agreeing to. Even a comma can change the meaning, so I must read carefully.
Security
When I heard someone say, “Everybody wants security,” I had to ask why that was not a concern for me. I love adventure and don’t mind taking risks.
Looking Ahead
We fall down the stairs by focusing on the goal and miscalculating the next step. So which is more important, the goal or the next step? Careful, don’t fall.
The Write Story
Without beginning, you can ’t reach the end. Garrison Keillor once said we don’t know how to tell a story until after we’ve told it a dozen times.
The Prayer of Jabez
Prior to the year 2000, few people had ever heard of Jabez. But after The Prayer of Jabez book became a bestseller, almost all Christians had heard of him.
The Value of Discussion
My mother used to say, “People convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.” What did she mean by that? Maybe that’s a good topic for discussion.
Mulligans
What are mulligans? Since “mulling” is to meditate or ponder something, are mulligans people who can’t make up their minds?