"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." --Matthew 5:3 When I was courting my future wife Stephanie and seeking to impress her, I learned that while she liked good food, she was looking for something deeper: great company and conversation. Needless to say, both of us got what we [...]
"Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so [...]
“And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” --1 John 3:3 Through the years, many people have tried to pinpoint the exact date of Jesus Christ's second coming. The Millerites were one famous example of this phenomenon. William Miller was a false prophet who got the [...]
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” --James 1-2 nlt I am sad to report that my guide dog Ansel, who brought a lot of happiness into our lives, passed away a few weeks ago. I would like to tell you a little bit about him. [...]
"God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. This is what He wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure." --Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) When I was younger, I remember seeing a funny TV program about a little boy who was angry with his [...]
"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to [...]