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\"\"<\/a>It is true that God works in mysterious ways. \u00a0However, some of the holiest things should be kept to ourselves. \u00a0There is such a thing as sharing too much information. \u00a0Here is a news stories that perhaps should have stayed private.<\/p>\n

An Anderson, South Carolina, couple sees an image that they believe is Jesus on their\u00a0Wal-Mart receipt. \u00a0After making a purchase, the couple dropped the receipt on the floor. \u00a0Several days later, Jacob Simmons saw that the receipt had changed; and he believed that the image that appeared was Jesus.<\/p>\n

Several websites, including BeliefNet,<\/a> show like-minded images of Jesus<\/em>. \u00a0Everything from stains on rocks to fudge syrup on ice cream display images that people attribute to holy icons.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My wise friend, Wylene, told me that a teacher she greatly respected taught there are some things which are so holy that they should not be shared. \u00a0The question should be: \u00a0Will this bring ridicule to Christ, if I share it?<\/p>\n

For years, I thought that to be open, you needed to share everything. \u00a0However, once I was published and began speaking to large groups, I became more selective. \u00a0Most teachers, preachers and public speakers must learn how much to share about their personal lives. \u00a0The bottom line for me is: \u00a0Don’t embarrass The Reader by sharing too much information. \u00a0Because I don’t want to embarrass them, I’m extremely selective regarding what I share about my family. \u00a0I must also be cautious about sharing \u00a0my private relationship and interaction with the Lord.<\/p>\n

I believe that this receipt is truly important to the South Carolina couple. \u00a0They are convinced that the Lord has given them a precious gift. \u00a0Yet, others may laugh and ridicule their holy event. \u00a0Therefore,\u00a0I believe that releasing it to the news is TMI.<\/p>\n

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