PTL Wednesdays

“What’s in the lunch bag?” He asked in a   deep husky voice that billowed across the playground. His eyes were locked in on the younger kid who was suddenly all alone. Cornering him against the monkey bars the bully mercilessly snatched the bag away, leaving the boy stunned and powerless.   All of the onlookers stood in silence as the latest victim sluggishly walked towards the safety of the classroom. It was at that moment the little boy vowed to himself that tomorrow would be different. He would no longer be intimidated. He was going to be prepared.   Like the kid in the story, we’ve all felt intimidated at times but unfortunately, for so many Christians the source of intimidation isn’t a bully. It’s the Bible. Hey, I get why some Christians feel uneasy about reading the Bible. It’s a big, thought provoking book and you might not even know where to start, let alone try to understand what it’s all about. The best way to overcome any trepidation is to be  prepared so...

“Ahhhhh,” “Ahhhhh,” he nervously complied as he felt the cool tongue depressor pressing down. It was just the beginning of his physical and the clinical scents of antiseptic and latex only heightened his anxiety. The tension continued to build as he heard the nurse enter the room. She smiled but he saw right through her vail attempt to comfort him. The small tray of torture devices she held in her hands showed her true intentions. “How could she be so cruel?” he thought to himself as the nurse prepared the needles and vials with cold calculated precision. The dreaded moment had arrived and his mind began racing… “Would it hurt? How long would it take?” Feeling the elastic band around his arm he closed his eyes, clinched his teeth and hoped for the best.   If you’re like me, you certainly can relate to the stress of getting a physical, especially when you have your blood drawn. I hate needles. Yet all of the poking and prodding is a necessary evil we endure to make sure we’re health...