Being Generous
Being Generous is being willing and happy to share what you have with others. Generous people
think about what they can GIVE instead of what they can GET. The Word of God says in 2 Corinthians
9:7, “God loves a cheerful giver.”
Have you ever thought something like this? “It’s my money and I’m going to spend it all on me.” “I
deserve the biggest piece of cake!” “Since I’m on vacation I don’t have to obey my parents.” Who are you thinking about? YOU! Selfish thoughts like these show others that you are only thinking about you can get and not ...
Who Ate My Candy Bar?
Last week I had dinner with a family and then after dinner I was treated to an evening of touring some of the country side of Southwestern Pennsylvania. One of the stops took us to Canonsburg, PA, to a Chocolate Factory and Ice Cream Parlour called Sarris. WOW! I never saw so much chocolate all in one place. As I sipped my Coke in the Ice Cream parlour we listened to the old player piano that sat in the corner of the shop. What a treat to have such a lovely evening with my friend, Bert! As we were crossing the street from Sarris’ Roberta handed me a dark chocolate ...
Where is God Working?
He is working in my life personally. Attacks on my character, having no validity, have been directed at me recently. However, my response to these attacks has surprised even me. I have not arrived at the place of "great joy" or "perfection" talked about in James 1:2-4, but my response to this trial has shown me that God has been working in my life.
Earlier in my life, my reaction would have been one of anger and self-defense. Instead, I am finding a sincere peace and calmness through my relationship with Jesus. This was confirmed as I was reading in 1 Peter. 1Peter ...
Why Are Bible Devotions For Kids Important?
Working at different camps over the past few years, I've seen some interesting responses to the presentation of the Gospel. What I've discovered when talking with some campers is that they really don't know much about the Bible, God, or why one needs salvation. After an encounter with one twelve year old determined not to believe in God, I saw a need to go back to the beginning, telling who God is, what the Bible is, why we need salvation, and why Jesus had to die. As we progressed through the Bible in cabin devotions, I was surprised to get confused questions from some ...
