I never really experienced poverty. Neither have I counted myself among the rich. There were those who had way more money than I ever had, and there were those who had way less. What really blows my mind away is the fact that those who earn more than $32,400 per year are among the top … Continue reading What Do the Rich and Poor Have in Common?
Who Are the “Little Ones” in Matthew 10:42?
I was thinking the other day about what Jesus Christ taught on the “little ones.” He said, “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward” (Matt. 10:42).1 Who are these “little … Continue reading Who Are the “Little Ones” in Matthew 10:42?
God’s Way of Forgiveness
The Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, arrested, tried, sentenced to death, and taken to a place called the Skull (i.e. Calvary) where He was crucified. He was nailed to a cross, and as He suffered upon the cross, the Lord said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).1 This is … Continue reading God’s Way of Forgiveness
Illness and Health
So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, … Continue reading Illness and Health
Pass it On
“It only takes a spark to get a fire going…” I have old memories of singing Pass it On as a wee lad in church. It’s got this 70s vibe to it, invoking memories of the older kids with long hair, bellbottoms and acoustic guitars. On a more serious note, the song does speak to … Continue reading Pass it On