There are certain things we must do to prepare. We need our baggage packed, our tickets in hand, and reservations at our destination. If we stand at the departure gate, and any one of these is left ...
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The tale of the three blind mice is an integral part of our entertainment culture. From Disney (Old King Cole, 1933) to James Bond (Dr. No, 1962), it is stamped on our ...
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We are children of the King, created in the image of God Almighty, and heirs to his kingship. Genesis 1:27 tells us so:
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; ...
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Old-time vinyl records had songs on both sides. The drawback was that only one song could be played at a time. The second was on the flip side. The listener had to make a choice as to which one he ...
We all enjoy an invitation to a good meal. Eating is part of our body’s survival mechanism. Reactions are triggered in our brain, and a sense of pleasurable satisfaction surges through us. We want ...
An open door is an invitation for anyone or anything to walk into our household. Flying insects, stray dogs, or even the occasional traveling salesman. If our door is open, they will find us in our ...
How would it feel if we painted our house, and the bare wood still showed through? Or if we filled our car with gas, and we ran out in half a mile?
For things to be useful to us, they must make a ...
X marks the spot.
What is it that we love about a good treasure hunt? Is it the prize that drives people to spend fortunes in the search, or is it the search, itself?
In the Scriptures we are told ...
In May of 2013, a series of storms blew through North Texas, igniting 16 tornados, the deadliest hitting near the town of Granbury.
Six people died, and a hundred more were injured.
When the winds ...
We see two apples on the counter, one shiny and firm, and the other soft and wrinkled. What do we do? We keep the best and throw out the rest.
Multiple applicants interview for one job opening. We ...
A common summertime sign at the beach is No Shoes, No Service.
What do we do? Slip on our SANDALS, of course. Then we are allowed entry anywhere. When we slip on the SANDALS of God each day, he ...
We have become used to politicians glossing over unpleasant facts in their backgrounds, hoping beyond hope to win our vote. Celebrities plead in the tabloids for us to forgive their inebriated ...
When our children are disobedient, we cannot bless them with the bounty we would like. They haven’t proven they can accept the responsibility that goes with the blessings.
However, obedient ...
