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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.
Walking a Tightrope
Daredevils take risks that can be fatal, but playing safe all the time is a boring way to live.
Legal Immigrant
Many jokes have been written about what is required to pass the pearly gates and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
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,…
Connect the Dots
As a child, I was given blank pages with a scattering of numbered dots. I drew a line from one dot to the next until I could see the mystery picture.
The Lost Key
When searching, do I know what I’m looking for? If so, where do I look? Will I recognize it when I see it?
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.
Uncle Charlie
When Susie was a toddler, she didn’t understand relationships and kept calling her grandfather, “Unkly Chili.” Ever since, no matter what the relationship was, people always called him Uncle Charlie.
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.