Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
“Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what…
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24. When we find that we have no way out it, may be necessary to turn and go back the way we came. This idea is illustrated by a story in the Bible on the prophet Elijah. Elijah,…
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Take a look at your life. How would you describe it? Contented? Rushed? Exciting? Stressful? Moving forward? Moving backward? It can be all of those things at one time or another. There are things we dream of…
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.” “I don’t much care where.” “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.” – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland One of the most basic questions people ask at some point in…
“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God…