"You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" Acts 20:35 NLTHow could ninety cents possibly go farther than one dollar? According to Dad, it was doable.Two things Dad taught me about money were the importance of...
"The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us." Acts 28:2 NLT While driving down the road, my granddaddy gave the finger to every driver he met.Down South, we pride ourselves in friendliness....
"Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him." Luke 15:20 NLT"If we can't come up with $600, he's going to jail."My normal day at work melted into not normal when the phone call came. It seems our teenage son had been arrested for...
"But the officer said, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed." Matthew 8:8, NLTSitting silently, it waited to be picked up to talk to people who were far away.Telephones have changed...
"I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe in him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead." Ephesians 1:19-20 NLTPower can be used for good or harm. German physicist Otto Hahn discovered...
"These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence." Hebrews 6:18 NLTHe spread the cell phone bill before her on the table. Earlier, he had perused the calls. He had his...
"O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you." Psalm 63:1 NLTHe bounded into camp and revolutionized our moods.We were doing what we once enjoyed but hadn't accomplished lately. My daughter and I left our car...