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It’s really interesting how many popular musicians have worked Jesus into a song or two. He shows up quite often in country music, as we may expect; but almost every genre has a song with a mention of Jesus.

It’s still sold in stores but you’d have to be a certain age to remember the cheesy commercial. In an effort to show the simplicity of use, the kids helped the adults put the meat in the bag and then shook the bag causing the seasoning to coat the meat to prepare it for baking.

I don’t consider myself a photographer or an artist but I know that contrast is powerful in the visual arts. Whether it is light and dark or a contrast of color or subject, images stand out in contrast. Contrast of a descriptive nature is often used as a means of motivation. For example, when the poor are contrasted with the rich, people are motivated to give.

Did your parents have some phrases that are stuck in your head? Sometimes that can be bad, but sometimes that can be very good. For example, the text that we are planning to study this week includes a line that says, “make straight paths for your feet.”

Years ago, I was taught that every child needs a healthy balance between support and challenge. Of course, no parent perfectly hits the nail on the head but it is wise to keep in mind. My wife, Amanda, leans toward support and I lean toward challenge.