very long string on a balloon, rather than completely releasing. We have more options, but our decisions are still guided by an underlying mindset. What is it for you – clutch or release? One final observation: as a father, I had the resources to replace my child’s balloon if it got away. I think the same is true of our heavenly Father. Do you need to release more in order for your ministry to go where God is leading? It’s easy to receive my blogs by email. Just sign-up on Feedburner by clicking here.]]>
Balloons (Clutching or Releasing?)
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