A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the …
Continue ReadingTHINK ABOUT THESE STATEMENTS… Funny how a $20 bill looks so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the market. Funny how long it takes to serve God for an hour, but how quickly a team plays …
Continue ReadingGLEANINGS FROM THE WORDIssue # 149 May 24, 2001Just Five More Minutes The radio blaring startled me awake. Just five more minutes, I told myself, as I banged around on the headboard and finally found the snooze button. Four times, I said just five more …
Continue ReadingI am part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.” I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast.I’ve stepped over the line. The decision has been made.I am a disciple of His.I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My …
Continue ReadingY’know we read in the paper and we hear on the airOf killing and stealing and crime everywhereAnd we sigh and we say as we notice the trendThis young generation, where will it endBut can we be sure that it’s their fault aloneI mean that …
Continue ReadingCLASS is respect for others. It is a deep and genuine respect for every human being, regardless of his status in life CLASS is having manners. It is always saying ‘thank you’ and ‘please’. It is complimenting people for any and every task that was done well. …
Continue ReadingI got up early one morning and rushed right into the day; I had so much to accomplish that I didn’t have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me and heavier came each task; Why doesn’t God help me? I wondered He said,”But you didn’t ask.” I wanted to see …
Continue ReadingA letter written to a man on death row by the Father of the man whom the man on death row had killed: You are probably surprised that I, of all people, am writing a letter to you, but I ask you to read it …
Continue ReadingMonday – Wash DayLord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead. Tuesday – Ironing DayDear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected though the years …
Continue ReadingI gave you the flowers to show you I am the creator,but instead you worshiped the flowers and not the creator.I wanted to give you love but you chose sin.I offered to cleanse your heart, but you were content with evil. I wanted to give …
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