"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV)On several occasions this month I have had an automated telephone call saying: “Thank...
It was my last year of teaching. Just a few days before Christmas break, one of my students, who we will call Sarah, came into my classroom early.After a few minutes of friendly chit-chat, I asked, “So why are you here so early?”Sarah smiled. “It’s because I have a...
Could you describe the sky to a person without sight, the gift of shades and shadows you receive each day and night?Could you depict the freedom of walking down the street to a person who has never had the use of their two feet?Could you express the comfort...
Some stories can stand dusting off. Like the one about a grandmother who took her little grandson to the beach. They were having a good time until a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens, "Please return...
The turkey is roasting And stuffed to the brim The pies, they are cooling While I talk to Him. "Dear God, there's so many That's hungry this day With no bed to lie on And nowhere to stay Please teach me compassion And help me to see Just how to love...
(Jesus said) "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." Luke 6:38Merrie Harris of Manhattan is a risk taker.No, she doesn't...
"God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8Have I got a deal for you.Give me your gold, and I will give you some iron.Any takers? I thought not. Still, history records a moment when people did exactly that.The time...
