"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16, KJV)I used to teach children about story writing. I would give them two to three options of topics, and once...
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me." Revelation 3:20 (NASB)Saul of Tarsus had been educated by the most renowned Jewish teacher in all of Israel: Gamalial...
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 (NIV) "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record...
Doug Nichols went to India to be a missionary, but while he was just starting to study the language he became infected with tuberculosis and had to be put in a sanitarium. It was not a very good place to be. It was not very clean and conditions were difficult because...
"Therefore encourage one another and bus each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (1 These 5:11, NIV)"Hi! How are you?""I am fine. Thank you."Are we always telling the truth?Although there are some people who love to tell everyone their troubles, there are also...
"You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'care-full,' you find yourselves cared for." (Matt 5:7, MSG)We never were so welcomed than when we visited the peninsula of Gaspésie, especially in the town of Percé. We were truly welcomed like kings. At our...
"You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family." (Matt 5:9, MSG)"Blessed [are] the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God." (Matt 5:9,...