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I Want More (Part 1 of 2)
Years ago, the Prayer of Jabez became a bestselling book, number one on the charts for both the Christian and general markets.
Awareness
People die in threes. My wife knew it was true because she’d seen it happen so many times. I didn’t agree, because I didn’t see it that way.
Feel Like Cheating
In the last days of my senior year of high school, I’d been out of town for two weeks and hadn’t opened my English Literature textbook.
Fireworks
Two hours before dark at Disney World, people will start to gather along the streets, looking for the ideal seat to see the show.
Message or Melody?
I was eight years old when I sang my first and last solo at church, singing “In the Garden,” my favorite old hymn.
Soaking Rain
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, last May was the rainiest month on record. This happened according to prediction only because meteorologists were allowed to update their…
The “Off” Days
In just a few frames, a comic strip delivers interesting stories. To stir my creativity, I read my collection of strips every morning.
Winning the Battle
A friend said we were in battle, both spiritually and physically, and we needed to fight harder.
Hearing God
So far, I’ve not been successful in telling God what to do. I can listen, but I can’t make him speak. I can pray, but I don’t always get an answer.
Tunnel Vision
When I was a kid, I wondered about the x-shaped sign that said: Crossing Railroad . Obviously, we were crossing the tracks. I could see them.
Look and Listen — Again
While I get dressed each morning, I listen to Bible CDs. Right now, I’m hearing the stories of King Saul’s disobedience and relationship with Samuel and David.
I Think I Can
My parents were constantly encouraging me, saying I could do anything I put my mind to. Lie to people long enough, and they’ll believe the lie.