There was once a student in the Grade 8 class at the last school where I taught. She was loud and belligerent, she was a total behavior problem in her classroom, and as a result, everyone shunned her.Because I was a Grade 5 French Immersion teacher on the first floor,...
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it." (Hebrews 13:2 NASB)It was a sweltering day in late Summer. I was a young dad working in a local lumber mill. It was dangerous, back-breaking work that...
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 ESV) "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart and a humble mind." (1 Peter 3:8 ESV)What is compassion? According to...
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Prov. 3:3-4 NIV)After being closed for so long due to the Corona virus, I heard...
"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" (John 8:12 ESV)"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good woeks ans give glory...
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 ESV)"A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself." (Proverbs 11:17 ESV)I was always told by Mom that a little kindness goes a long way....
It was 11 A.M. on a Saturday morning and I was parked outside a local animal shelter waiting for it to open. It had been several months since my beloved Beagle Snoopy had passed away and I finally felt ready to bring a new dog into my home. On Friday afternoon my...