Matthew 25:37-39 - Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it...
My parents came from diverse religious backgrounds in their families. They did not begin serving the Lord until I was about 7; after that, it was the most integral part of our family life. Some of my earliest memories were from home prayer meetings that were held in a...
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." (1 Cor 15:58 NIV)Does a simple smile really impact someone who is feeling down? Does it...
Romans 1:14 - For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and uneducated alike. (NLT)I belong to a writers group, and each month, we meet for a time of prayer, fellowship, and encouragement...
When I was a teenager I was in a group of students who took a trip to Pittsburgh. Being a country boy, I found it exciting just being in such a big city. While most of the students headed for the mall then I decided to tour the streets alone. It was almost...
Sharon nervously dressed as she got ready for her first day at the nursing home. She had been given 3 uniform tops that were tangerine in color. Not her color at all, but that is what all the aids wore and so would she. Her stomach seemed to be upset and she knew that...
You know the Bible verse that talks about being hospitable to strangers, "for in doing so some have entertained angels"?Well, each week as I go to and from my writing group I pass a young Eastern European man selling a "The Big Issue" (a magazine sold by homeless...