"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." --Matthew 5:16 (NIV) What special memories does Christmas have for you? As a child, I loved Christmastime. I still remember shopping for Mom and Dad's presents in fancy department stores in downtown [...]
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." --Psalm 35 The pastor stroked his chin and looked directly at a young woman he had never seen, as she walked through the door. "What brings you into my office today?" he asked. "It's a long story, and I don't know where to [...]
"Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul ..." --1 Peter 2:11 (NKJV) Sitting on the edge of her bed, the grandmother savored a rare time of quiet. The kids were all out of the house, and she cherished these few minutes alone, slowly paging through [...]
“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 [...]
"In Everything Give Thanks", by Pastor John Enabnit Jim and Bob bumped into each other on the street one day. Bob looked like he was on the verge of tears. “What in the world is wrong with you, old friend?” Jim asked. “Let me tell you," the sad fellow replied. "Just three weeks ago, an [...]
"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." --Psalm 106:1 "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." --1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Two weeks ago, as you may remember, Chaplain Tim and I got to attend my grandpa's [...]