Mark 14:8 “She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.” I’ve recently been re-reading Charles Sheldon’s classic, In His Steps. He describes one incident where two sisters are getting into their carriage when the younger one notices a shabbily dressed little Continue Reading…
Romans 12:18 “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” While waiting for my flight to board, the couple sitting next to me at the airport caught my attention. They had in hand a recent purchase from Starbucks. A Caramel Macchiato? Skinny Continue Reading…
2 Corinthians 8:5 “And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.” “Your bill has been taken care of” the waitress said. Chip and I were having breakfast with another couple when we heard those Continue Reading…
1 Thessalonians 5:11“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” You’ve probably heard the term “sweet spot.” Everything flows together at just the right time and just the right place to produce the maximum effect. We’re in the groove. We’re in harmony with the Continue Reading…
Philippians 2:3 “…Rather, in humility value others above yourselves” We laugh. We cry. We hope and dream. We crash and burn. We work, plan and play. We know where we’re going. We don’t have a clue about tomorrow. We love our Creator. We don’t even realize we bear his mark. Continue Reading…
Jeremiah 38:12-13 “Ebed-Melek the Cushite said to Jeremiah, ‘Put these old rags and worn-out clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.’ Jeremiah did so, and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern.” “Be kinder than necessary.” That’s the motto South Carolina governor Continue Reading…
Matthew 14:14 “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.” Not only did Jesus heal those in the crowd who were sick, he welcomed them. He spoke to them about the kingdom of God. And he fed them bread and fish Continue Reading…
Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another….” It is God’s modus operandi. The thread that runs through redemption. The inevitable upshot of a selfless life. A fruit of the Spirit that yields an exponential harvest. Kindness… Perhaps no other book in the Bible portrays it as clearly as the book Continue Reading…
Proverbs 15:13 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful….” People. All kinds of people: Lonely people. Displaced people. Beautiful people. But there’s one group that I think we should hear more of: friendly people. We too easily overlook the impact of friendliness. A man waves you to go in Continue Reading…
Matthew 10:42 “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” Rod Maynard attended the church my grandpa pastored for as long as I can remember. Continue Reading…