After some discussion about the meaning of salvation and the reason Jesus died to save sinful people, a second-grade Sunday-school teacher asked her class, “What do we have to do to be forgiven for our sins?” One little boy’s hand shot up. When the teacher called on him, he said, “That’s easy, we have to…
There has been much confusion about weather America was founded as a Christian nation. The truth is that, though many have stated as a fact that it was, the founding fathers were very careful not to declare a national religion, opting instead for religious freedom. Though many of the founding principles are based on Judeo-Christian…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you Lord for allowing me to put all of my trust in You and because of this, You guide me and fill me with Your Spirit and give me joy that overflows. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
William Penn (1644-1718) was a Quaker involved in the colonization of what became Pennsylvania. He said, “Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong even if everyone is for it.” Men of Integrity, January/February 2013, p.2/6 Integrity means being honest with ourselves, other people and with God. It means standing…
A young man had been fishing for a long time. His friend came over and saw that he hadn’t caught any fish. He asked his friend, “Why aren’t you catching any fish?” “Bad luck? God’s will? Who knows?” came the reply. “What are you using for bait?” asked the friend. The boy fishing said, “I’m…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Please guide me so that my life is a reflection of You. I want Your light to fill me and shine through me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for pursuing me with Your constant love. I ask that as I face daily challenges, which may sometimes seem unbearable, please remind me that You are always by my side and helping me. Remind me that since You are on my side, nothing is impossible, and I can make…
German physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742-1799) once said, “Never undertake anything for which you wouldn’t have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.” Antiquary, 15 March 2009 (UTC) The above quote made me wonder how many of us go about our lives thinking we are in charge. We decide what we are going to…
In one of the recent super-hero movies, several heroes team up to save the world. One of the more experienced heroes is advising a younger one who is finding the situation overwhelming. He says, “You don’t have to do it all. Just save one!” That is good advice in many situations. We can’t do it…
A wealthy man was out for a walk when he saw two men eating grass by the roadside. He asked them, “Why are you eating grass?” “We don’t have any money for food,” the men replied. “You can come to my house,” said the rich man. “But sir, I have a wife and two children…