Comparing ourselves to others is a dangerous activity. It severely diminishes God’s plan for our lives. He created us with a perfect plan in mind for our lives, and each one of us is perfectly equipped to carry out this plan. If we are paying attention, we find that God provides us with everything we need along…
My parents always provided for my needs no matter how hard it was for them. I’m certain they sacrificed their own needs for mine more often than I realized. Asking for help from others was probably difficult for them, but good parents do what they have to for their children. I received free school lunches and we…
Tis the season for exchanges and returns. Retail stores often experience their busiest week of the year right after Christmas. Gifts that are the wrong size, color, or just not wanted are taken back to the store for exchange or return. During my years working in retail, I witnessed the purchase-return cycle countless times. A shopper searching…