Tag: messy
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Messy Promotions – The Problem of Enlarged Territory
Right now, I’m thinking that Jabez was a lunatic. An irrational whacko. A moronic nitwit. But then again, God listened to him and appreciated his request, so the nitwit might be me. Remember the story of Jabez? The guy from 1 Chronicles who asked God to enlarge his territory? Why would he do such a…
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In the Eyes of the Beholder
”Oh no!” Her eyes were wide with horror and embarrassment. She pointed at me, then covered her mouth, before pointing at me again, obviously buying time before saying something that would embarrass me or possibly hurt my feelings. “Oh Marian… I’m so sorry, but you’ve got something on your dress… there!” She pointed at the…
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Will You Stand in the Gap for the Unsung Heroes?
The man in front of me was young, but wise beyond his years. He was patient, but adamant; tender, yet strong. Together with his wife, he provided safe surroundings for a fragile little girl, all too familiar with suffering. He was telling a story that used to be ours; a story of vulnerability, of crushed…