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What’s the Catch?

What’s the Catch?

What's the Catch-colorful question marksIf I offer you something free, you may ask, “What’s the catch?”

It sounds too good to be true. You wonder if I expect something in return. Or, am I not telling you everything. What strings are attached?

  • Do I expect you to buy something?
  • Do I expect you to give me something
  • Why would I offer something for nothing?

Book cover: Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary, & What's the CatchDuring the month of August, I am offering you a chance to win a free copy of my book, Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary. The winner will be announced on August 30, 2016.

What’s the catch? Here it is:

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  • If you subscribed in the past, you are already entered for a chance to win.

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  • Many of you watch for the Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter links to my blog each week.
  • However, you don’t always see those links.
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Of course, if you win the book and enjoy it, I hope you will tell others. So, yes, I would like more people to buy the book too.

“God’s blessings are given to us by faith, as a free gift” (Romans 4:16 TLB).

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Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth, horses in a fieldThe right response for any gift is Thank you.

We never want to act ungrateful. So, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

Some people can tell a horse’s age by looking in its mouth. Checking a gift horse’s age is rude. So is inspecting any gift for problems. We might do that later when the gift giver is not with us. But don’t do it in the giver’s presence.

Remember a gift is a gift.

We don’t earn it. Therefore,

  • Be thankful for any gift.
  • Don’t compare it to other people’s gifts.
  • Don’t act like you wish for more.
  • Don’t worry about what it costs.
  • Keep an attitude of gratitude.

A gift’s price matters less than our love and concern for one another.

  • Give freely.
  • Express thanks often.
  • Focus on feelings, not finances.

“Always be thankful” (Colossians 3:15 NIV).

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas!

We often hear this greeting during the month of December. But what does it really mean?

  • Happy holiday?
  • Enjoy a good December?
  • Have fun?

We may mean all the above. However, for those who believe in Jesus, the Christ of Christmas, it means so much more.

The word Christmas comes from the Old English “Mass of Christ.”

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Christ.

Many people celebrate Christmas without knowing the Christmas story. They focus on decorated trees, Santa Claus, parties, and presents. They have no idea Jesus is the greatest gift.

Jesus came to give eternal life and a home in heaven.

He offers His presence and a life filled with:

  •  Hope
  • Peace
  • Joy
  • Love

As with any gift, we can accept Jesus’ gift or reject it.

I pray that you accept Jesus’ life-changing gift this Christmas and share it with everyone you meet.

Merry Christmas! Joy to the world! The Lord has come.

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”) (Matthew 1:23 NIV).

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