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Foolishness
What we don’t know can kill us, and that’s why we need help from God, who knows all things.
Rejoice
As a kid, I thought the circus animals were interesting, but the clowns were delightful. They did funny, unexpected things, and they always wore a smile.
Indescribable
Matt listened intently while Miss Julia waved her arms as if she had visited the world she described. “Adam saw the animals,” she said, “and gave them names.
God’s Little Man
We read about Zacchaeus in the Bible. People liked Zacchaeus about as much as we would be delighted to see an IRS agent for a tax audit.
My Claim to Fame
A thin line separates fame from being an object of ridicule. Is it possible to turn our reasons for embarrassment into something to be admired?
Temptation’s True Test
The typical recited line from The Lord’s Prayer is “lead us not into temptation .” Is God a controlling force in whether people are tempted to do evil?
Caught Cheating
For years at work during lunch, I played double-deck military-style pinochle with the same three men. All were strong Christians.
Automatic Door
Did Jesus say all I had to do was knock and the door would open? Supposedly, all we have to do is ask.
Child of Stature
Story books picture David as a child when he faced Goliath. Is that fable or fact? David was the youngest of eight sons.
A Fishy Story
Based on scientific fact, the biblical story of Jonah reads like a fairy tale. Could it possibly be true? To be thrown into the sea, Jonah had to beat the odds.
The Dog Days of Summer
When the days get really hot, why do people call them “the dog days of summer”? Perhaps this term is no longer appropriate.
Drive Carefully
The forecast called for temperatures in the mid-twenties and freezing rain. Most people would be smart enough to stay home. “Drive carefully.