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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Prosperity (05/11/06)
A lot of people think of prosperity as having nice clothes, or having a really cool car or a really big house or having lots of money. But Jesus says differently. He says the meek will be blessed and will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:3).

Of course, this doesn't mean throwing away all the stuff you have and living like a poor person. No, to be meek means to live humbly even though you have a cool car and lots of money and stuff like that. It means that even though you have all that stuff, you're life is in God's hands and all people have to do is to just look at you and they'll know that you're different.

They’ll look at you and say to themselves, “They’ve got something I don’t have. It’s not the nice car, really cool house and lots of money. I want what they have.” Maybe they’ll even go and talk to you about it!

If we live the life that God wants us to live, and then talk about it, maybe we could lead more people to Christ. Maybe that’s the way that God intended it to be. Walk the walk, and then people will listen when we talk the talk.
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Helen Paynter
05/21/06
Tidy little piece, though I'd like to see it a bit longer. I liked the ending. I don't necessarily agree with everything you've said (that's fine, but it would be interesting to talk about), but you've said it well.
Jan Ackerson
05/24/06
Just a few quick suggestions: In one paragraph, you used the word "stuff" several times; perhaps you could think of a way to re-word it? And be careful of mistaking "you're" and "your." Finally, consider adding more personal anecdotes or examples, which will attract the attention of more readers. Keep up your writing--I see much potential here.
Dr. Sharon Schuetz
05/25/06
This is good writing. It would perhaps be a little more interesting with some illustrations or personal experience. nice job.