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Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Harvard professor Robert Putnam wrote a book years ago called Bowling Alone, which documents […]

Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. — James 3:5 In a small village in Borneo, well-intentioned health workers once sprayed the straw huts with the now-illegal substance, DDT. The purpose of the spraying […]

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 There was a young salesman early in his career who was disappointed about losing a big sale. He was talking with his manager, and told him, “Well, I guess […]

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. — Hebrews 13:8   Many years ago, the Grand Rapids Press reported a story about a man who owned a small foreign car. He was bragging constantly about the amazing gas mileage he was getting. So his friends decided to have a little fun. Each […]

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. — 1 Corinthians 10:13 A man noticed an emperor moth […]

For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. — Romans 3:28 The famous British music conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham, didn’t particularly care for the music of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Charged with conducting a Williams symphony, Beecham found himself completely bored during rehearsals. At one point, […]

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.  — 2 Timothy 1:7 A condemned prisoner awaiting execution was given the usual privilege of choosing his last meal. The prison guards looked in bewilderment when the meal arrived. It was a plate full of mushrooms! The […]

“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” — Psalm 39:7 Eugene Peterson, who translated The Message Bible, points out that what a lot of people call “hope” is really something different. It’s wishing, not hoping: and wishing and hoping are not the same thing. He says, “Wishing is something […]

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:28-30 Years […]

Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  — Matthew 19:13-14 In her memoirs, First […]