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Beauty for Ashes
Beauty for Ashes Isaiah 61:3 says, “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to… give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of...
About Half of Them
Zig Ziglar was my favorite motivational speaker. At one of the darkest points in my life, I read his book, See You at the Top, and it changed my life. From that moment, I determined that I would see him speak live and in person. I accomplished that goal not once but...
All Things Are Become New
All Things Are Become New The King James Version of 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any (person) be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” This has always been one of my favorite passages. What a...
The Monday Blues and the Sunday Dreadfuls
“I need to get myself together, Monday is almost here.” “No, I can’t go anywhere today (Sunday) because tomorrow is Monday.” If Monday were a person, I would feel sorry for him or her. Everyone seems to dislike Monday. In the 80s, there was a great song by The...
Write Everyday
Write Everyday It is one thing to dream. It is another thing to do. Unless and until we do, a dream is a wish, a fantasy, entertainment. I have dreamed of being a writer since I was eight-year-old, but I have not always maintained the habit of daily writing in all the...
I Can Find the Talent You Need
I Can Find the Talent You Need I’ve been performing magician for 50 years (I am not that old, but then again, the numbers don't lie). I have met and worked with a lot of people. I have also produced some significant events, including conventions and conferences. I...
Return to Your First Love
Return to Your First Love In Revelation 2:2-4, the Lord sends this message to Ephesus, “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them...
What do you want to be when you grow up?
So much of our identity is wrapped up in the work we choose to do. The question that is typically asked of a young person is not how you want to make a living, or what kind of job would you prefer, but what do you want to be as if our work defines our very being. The...
When Did You Discover You Loved to Write?
When Did You Discover You Loved to Write? As I write this, the date is Friday, August 28, 2020, and I also published this piece on that date, but you may not read this for days, weeks, or even years after. Whenever you do read this, please send me a message and tell...
The Benefits of Hiring Entertainment for Your Next Event
The Benefits of Hiring Entertainment for Your Next Event You've planned, you've prepared, now everyone depends on you for a successful event. Maybe you found the perfect caterer, or perhaps you are doing all the cooking too. Wouldn’t it be nice after all the work you...
Jesus Calms the Storms
Jesus Calms the Storms The story is told in Mark 4:35-41of Jesus taking authority over the wind, the rain, and the sea. The disciples and Jesus set out to cross the sea, but during their journey, "a furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat so that it...
Annoying Games Recruiters Play
Annoying Game #1: The Hidden Salary "I have a good idea, let's not tell anyone about our salary range for the job. This way, we can get top talent cheap." Oh, yea, that's a brilliant idea. Applicants don't know if they can expect to earn more or less when they apply,...
Grammarly
Grammarly I love Grammarly. I started using Grammarly for e-mails and on-line composition, but I soon realized the value of this software, so I put it on my desktop. I never compose without it, including blog posts like this one. When you open it up, it will ask you a...
Family Entertainment
Family Entertainment I’ve been hired to entertain at a good many children’s birthday parties. Parents enjoy watching their children have fun, but as an entertainer, I was never satisfied with merely watching the adults watch the kids. My goal is to provide...
The Faith of a Canaanite Woman
The Faith of a Canaanite Woman Matthew 15:21-28 tells the story of a “Canaanite woman” who asks Jesus to deliver her daughter from demonic possession. There is much to unpack in this story, but what I want to focus on is verse 28 when Jesus finally grants her request....
“There is nothing better for a person than to enjoy their work,” – Ecclesiastes 3:22
Solomon struggles with the meaning of life in Ecclesiastes. He calls most pursuits “meaningless," this from a man who has everything. Imagine reaching the pinnacle of your career and walking away, saying, "this also is vanity," i.e., meaningless. Do you enjoy your...
The Writers Group
The Writers Group My first experience with a writer’s group was in graduate school. I took an advanced class in short story writing. The class meetings were organized in writers group format. We sat in the round. Each student delivered material before the class. Then...
Communicate with Magic
Communicate with Magic Many people think of hiring a mentalist or magician when they are planning a special event. They want to make their event memorable and entertaining for their guests, so they hire a magician. The majority of the opportunities I get are to...
Joy is a Within Our Reach
Joy is a Within Our Reach In these days, when we are challenged by a global pandemic and political unrest both domestic and abroad, it would be easy to lose sight of the joy of the Lord. But God calls us to be joyful. Philippians 4:4 admonishes us to “Rejoice in the...
Hermey Doesn’t Like to Make Toys
Hermey Doesn't Like to Make Toys I love the 1964 Christmas classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. My cousin Susan and I can recite whole sections of dialogue from the show, and we often do when the family gathers at my aunt's home on Christmas Eve. In one sequence,...
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