Choices

1978) There are many things about teaching I’ve learned through the years. One is I’ve learned the value of spelling out choices to my young scholars, so the “ball” is in their court.   An example of this is, you can choose to do the work now, like I’ve asked you or you can do
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Resume

1977) It may have been a while since any of you have written a resume. As an author, I have to do this regularly to go on books, articles, interviews, etc. A resume is supposed to represent your experience, gifts and track record. When I hire people to work for me, (editors, illustrators, promoters, designers
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Betrayal

1976) Take a moment and think back through your life. Can you remember any occasion when someone said something to you and the rest of the day, week, month, year, or your life changed, in a profound way, good or bad?   I ask this question because it’s helpful to remember the power of words.
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The Seeker

1974) Years ago, I had a professor in college who held a special place in my life. Some of the reason was because I stayed at the college year around working so I could help finance my education. He and his family would sometimes take me out with them for various activities.   In my
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Drink

1973) It’s interesting to me to watch my young scholars and see what trends are current. One of them lately is they need to have a water bottle of a certain brand, with the name on the side of it near the top. Whenever someone gets a new one, they come in parading it, giving
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Long-Distance Hearing

1972) At this point in my life, I find it difficult to hear my husband’s voice while riding in a car. The low rumble the tires make blends with his voice and the result is, I only hear bits and pieces.   Hearing can be a tricky thing in other areas, too. Perhaps the person
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This

1971) I pay attention to words, especially as I read them. This helps me understand what the speaker/writer is saying. In John 16:33, I notice the word, this.   The word, this, is used to identify or refer to something specific. Its job is often like a hand-drawn arrow, used to point something out. This
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Pick the Most Valuable

1970) My grandfather, Papa, was a character. He was a great story-teller (this is probably where I get this gift) and he always had a twinkle in his eye. An example of who he was is reflected in the memory of when I was young, he gave me $5.00 on my birthday. Then, he’d smile
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I Recognize You

1969) My husband and I have been married almost 40 years. Because of this, if we’re in a crowd and I can’t see his face, if I see the back of his head or body, I can quickly identify him.   This comes to mind when I read 1 John 4:16. Here, John said something
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First Words

1968) I have a book that is quite unique. It contains the last words famous people have said before they died. It sounds somewhat gruesome, but it’s actually quite interesting.   As I thought about the last words people said, it makes my mind also go in the opposite direction. John 20:19 reveals the first
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