Why Serving Others Matters

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;   so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.  After that, he poured water into a basin and began...

What Would You Trade for Today?

“I’ll give you $5 for that,” I casually say to the lady at the flea market stand. “I’ can’t let it go for any less than six,” she confidently replies. “It’s a deal!” I say, trying to stay calm; because deep...

The Kind of Giving Jesus Notices

He placed his offering in the plate. A large gift. Enough to fix many problems in the church building. Enough to help several ministries. He was proud of his ability to be such a key player in the congregation. “How could they survive without me?”  he...

When a Typhoon Hits Your World

I didn’t expect to see a headline this morning about a brutal typhoon hitting the Philippines while I slept.   As I clicked through the photographs and read the stories, I was reminded once again of how hard life can be and how mankind is truly the same all over...