"Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given [...]
"You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself." --Exodus 19:4 (NLT) Do you remember the Tom Petty song "Free Fallin'"? One line tells how the singer wants to fall away from what he sees as an empty existence, and leave [...]
"And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." --1 John 4:16 (NKJV) If you are a history student, you undoubtedly enjoy studying all of the great revolutions that have taken place down through the [...]
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." --Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) With all of the holiday festivities happening around you, does life still seem empty? Maybe you're like I once was, and you can [...]
"The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." "So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen [...]
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." --John 3:16 (NLT) Did you ever go to summer camp when you were a kid? There were two major camps in my life, and I wanted [...]