When Preparation Meets Opportunity

“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” – Proverbs 15:22 During the Christmas season, our range of experiences expands as we venture to places we may not usually visit on a day-to-day basis. We might visit special friends and relatives or attend annual church or company gatherings. Many people look around and think, “Wow, he is so lucky,” or “Wow, she is so lucky.” They might say, “My colleague is so lucky.” Although we don’t believe in luck, there is something about it that everyone seems to be reluctant to admit is swirling around in the world. Perhaps it is actually the joy of the season! I remember being interviewed by a reporter from the Los Angeles Times. Before we began, I asked her if she considered herself a religious person. She replied, “No, I’m actually a committed atheist.” I thought to myself, “Committed atheist?