I share with you a familiar scripture verse about forgiveness: Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. This means for me that […]
You are probably familiar with the famous Delaney sisters, who, at the ages of 103 and 105 published their first book, entitled, Having Our Say. In the book, they reported on their daily routine. Here is what Sadie said: “The first thing I do when I open my eyes is smile and then I say, Thank […]
A mother wanted to encourage the progress of her young son at the piano and so she bought two tickets to a Paderewski performance. When the night arrived, she found their seats near the front of the concert hall and they eyed the large Steinway parked by itself on the stage. Soon the mother found […]
John says, “He showed them his hands and his side” (John 20:20). In other words, he showed them his scars, and then, and only then, did they rejoice. A Grandpa and granddaughter were sitting talking when she asked, “Did God make you, Grandpa?” “Yes, God made me,” said Grandpa. “Did God make me, too?” “Yes, […]
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 My grandmother taught me these verses. I can remember sitting on her lap in her rocking chair – her arms would be extended […]
