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Would You Like Some Free Money?

On my way to the cafeteria this morning for coffee, I stopped at the ATM to get some cash. Another man was just finishing up; I waited 5 seconds or so and then he walked away.

Instead of the “Please insert your card,” the ATM screen said, “Would you like another transaction?” The man in front of me, now gone around the corner, hadn’t quite finished his business.

“Would you like another transaction?” Of course I pressed Yes Oh Yes Thank You Free Money! No; it was the right thing to do.

We face a little temptation every day, don’t we? 😛

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Michael

Follower of Jesus, conservative, freedom-loving patriot.

3 responses to “Would You Like Some Free Money?”

  1. Swt GA HunnyB Avatar
    Swt GA HunnyB

    Good man! 😉

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  2. Sean Avatar
    Sean

    And did you also see the little camera light blinking at you?
    Hmmm. $200 vs. incarceration….
    Oh, why not, its free money.

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  3. Uptown Girl Avatar
    Uptown Girl

    you did the right thing – – as always 🙂

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About Me

Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

Got questions? I’m not surprised. If you have any questions about Chasing the Wind, you can email me at chasingthewind@outlook.com.

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