"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." --Philippians 4:13 (NLT) “What’s a church potluck without chili?” I thought, as I scrambled to get my ingredients ready. Now I was in my element—cooking to taste. I enjoy being creative in the kitchen. Cooking without a recipe to fall back upon reminds me [...]
Frank was tired of working in the family business, and he couldn't wait to get out of it. He had already spoken to his father, who owned the business. Dear old Dad had given him half-ownership of the company. Now Frank had made all his plans, so he smugly picked up the phone and called [...]
"Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, [...]
"Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." --Hebrews 13:3 (NIV) Today I want to share two stories that touched my heart, and I hope they will touch yours as well. After that, I would like to [...]
"Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." --Romans 12-15 (NLT) "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'" --Matthew 25:41 (NIV) I suppose it was a nice day outside, but [...]
"Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law." --Psalm 119:18 Paul dialed his friend's number and waited for him to pick up the phone. No formal introductions were needed when he finally did, and Paul spoke in a monotone voice. "I'm bored. Can we something do out of the ordinary [...]