By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9 Why is patience such a difficult trait for me to master? Perhaps it’s because I was raised […]
By Dr. Michael Guido The word “freedom” carries with it the idea of being released from any restraints or not being bound by any regulations, rules, or requirements. Nearly everyone wants to live a life with no obligations, no opposition, or no oppression. Yet, despite everything, all of life is wrapped with boundaries of one […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “See what love the Father has given us that we may be called the children of God.” – 1 John 1:3 In the infamous Elvis ballad by the same name as this title we hear a story of unrequited love; someone refusing to accept the gift of love from another. […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.” – Mt 13:45-46 I love the above parable of Jesus because it underscores that before we made a decision […]
By Dr. Michael Guido Little Jeanie and her Mom were saying their “Good Night Prayers” together. Suddenly, she said in a bold voice, “God, please take care of Yourself. If anything happens to You, we’re in a great, big mess. We really need You, God.” Thankfully, Isaiah had some comforting words for Little Jeanie. Knowing […]
By Dr. Michael Guido Danny was kneeling next to his bed saying his prayers. Hands folded, eyes shut, lips moving, his mother heard him praying: “Lord, my brother still doesn’t have a job and he sure needs one. And, Lord, my sister, Ruth, she hasn’t had a date for a long time and she’s getting […]
By Dr. Michael Guido A sculptor was beginning a new project, and a reporter came to interview him about his work. He had never talked to a sculptor before, so he asked, “What are you going to create?” “A horse standing on its hind legs,” he answered. “How will you do such a thing?” he […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “The earth is the Lord’s and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” – Psalm 24:1 The glow from the electric clock in the bedroom said 2:13 a.m. this past Saturday morning. The one day I could sleep in late and all I could do was toss […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4: 31-32 When it comes to justice (or as Micah puts it, acting justly), […]
Lucy and Linus were talking to their coach, Charlie Brown, at home plate. Kicking the dirt in disgust, Charlie Brown said, “Our team is no good. We have lost every game we’ve ever played. There is nothing good about our team!” “But,” protested Lucy, “Schroder almost hit a home run. And once we almost won […]
