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My Greatest Fear (Part 2 of 2)
The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7), not the end .
My Greatest Fear (Part 1 of 2)
Monsters under the bed. Just the thought was terrifying enough for my hands to tremble. These dragons were real because I clearly saw them in my mind.
God Speaking
I’ve heard Christians claim that God has never spoken to them. Others talk like he’s constantly calling them on their cell phones, yet their questionable behavior makes…
Core Belief (Part 2 of 2)
When I was a kid, I kept taking bites out of the apple until only the core was left. That was before I knew how to use a knife.
Core Belief (Part 1 of 2)
First-graders have a lot to learn, but I hadn’t missed Mother’s truth: You can take an apple when you go outside, but if you’re with friends, you must offer them some…
Connect the Dots
At the age of three, I had to find one dot and then draw a straight line to the next number in sequence.
Stupidity
In school, I aspired to be the best. Since I was the smallest kid in my class, I gave up on athletics and focused on academics.
The Pied Piper
According to legend, a colorfully dressed musician arrived in the German town Hamlin.
Brain Games (Part 3 of 3)
I’m getting older. If I think that’s not the case, I need only compare my mirror image with my four-year-old driver’s license.
Brain Games (Part 2 of 3)
These days, so much emphasis has been placed on winning, we can easily forget the importance of how and why we play the game.
Brain Games (Part 1 of 3)
In high school, I competed with a neighbor boy my age, both physically and academically. We tied a handlebar rope swing high in the pecan tree in his front yard.
Puzzled
Because Johnny was blind, exploring his world and making discoveries required skillful use of hearing, touch, and smell.