"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow." --James 1:2-3 (NLT) "Thanks for calling back, Mom!" the young woman said. "Bruce's family is coming over for Thanksgiving dinner! [...]
"Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” --John 11:25-26 (NLT) Once, not long ago, a teacher named Doris gave her students an Easter assignment. After telling them about Jesus' [...]
"A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the [...]
"But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love." --1 John 4:8 (NLT) You may think this Bible verse is rather short, but I believe it is also very profound. To see what I mean, let's compare our love with God's love. The Bible says that His love is unchangeable, [...]
"Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. [...]
"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 [...]