For years the packaging of “Cracker Jacks” has been labeled with the words “Prize Inside”. Though the sweet caramel popcorn and nuts were the main product, often -- even before beginning to eat any of the snack -- the prize was sought out first to see what it might be. Personally, I feel the prizes today are not as exciting as they once were. Considering another example … [Read more...] about PRIZE INSIDE!
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HUNGRY?
When you are hungry, what do you crave the most? Have you ever eaten to curb the hunger but then felt unsatisfied? Just filling the gap with any ol' thing that might be available can fill the space but not bring the fulfillment needed. As this is so regarding our physical appetite and our nourishment, it is also true spiritually. How many are feeding their heart and mind … [Read more...] about HUNGRY?
A MATTER OF MOMENTS!
A life reality is there are difficulties that are experienced. Jesus was clear with His disciples regarding some of the things they would face (John 15:18; 16:1-4 & 33), and Peter told his readers to not be surprised by fiery trials they would experience. (1 Peter 4:12) What do we do when going through … [Read more...] about A MATTER OF MOMENTS!
FIRST BORN!
As I was recently sharing in a Bible study with a group of men at a state corrections facility, I asked them where they were in the line of their siblings. One person said they were second. Another person said they were first. To that individual I noted his response indicated he had other siblings after him or … [Read more...] about FIRST BORN!
TURNING BACK TIME!
“If I could go back and do it all over again.” How often have we heard that? How many times have we perhaps spoken those words ourselves? Getting a second chance. Having the opportunity to do or say things differently. Getting the chance to erase from the history of our life some of the mistakes we have made. … [Read more...] about TURNING BACK TIME!
