The following story appears to be an "urban legend," but is fun to read nevertheless:In March 1992, a man living near Boston, Massachusetts received a bill for his as yet unused credit card stating that he owed $0.00. He ignored it and threw it away. In April he...
"You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires." James 1:19-20 NLTHe was living on the street, so we decided to let him move in.I hadn't heard from my son in a while. Then one day my...
"And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." Ephesians 5:26 NLTFunny how quickly a pleasant morning can reverse itself.Mom had rented a booth at the local flea market. We arrived early and began unloading our wares. The gentleman who had rented the space...
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." (Ps 20:7, NIV2)How many of us have been disillusioned by those who we truly thought were friends. Have you ever experienced something similar to the following passage from the...
"God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this." Ephesians 2:8 NLTJust because I have it doesn't mean I should use it. Credit. The amount of money a particular lending institution is willing to loan me because they believe...
What I say I won't do may be the very thing I do.Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you." Matthew 26:33 NLTShe stood before the minister and uttered the words of most brides. She promised before the congregation and God to be...
(Jesus said) "Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold,...