“The love of God does not consist in tears or in this delight ad tenderness, which for the greater part we desire and find consolation in, but it consists in serving with justice and fortitude of soil and in humility. Without such service, it seems to me we would be receiving everything and giving nothing.”… Read More »
Momma Knows
“It’s not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.” – Golden Girls There was a show on tv in black and white from 1954-1960 on CBS called “Father’s Know Best.” Fathers may know what’s best in most cases, but mothers know best in all cases, and mothers know everything. Can I… Read More »
From a Taker to a Giver
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchhill We have all heard the famous words from Jesus, “It’s more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). How well you practice this spiritual principle will be determined by whether or not the Spirit of God… Read More »
Enemy Love
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. We have all heard in some fashion or another “love your enemies.” We find… Read More »
The Language of the Heart
“Let us always love the best in others—and never fear their worst.” ~ William G. Wilson This morning in Missouri, it feels like Iceland. Did you know there are only 343,353 who call Iceland home? It’s a fascinating country that does wonders for its residents. Their literacy rate is 100%; think about how incredible that… Read More »
