THE SERVING HEART

“The greatest among you must be a servant.” (Matthew 23:11 NLT) A heart that is conditioned to serve never stops serving. If someone has already made that statement, please know that I have not heard it and I am not borrowing a quote. That statement is something that came to my mind as I was recently comparing my father’s life after retirement with my own the life after retiring, somewhat....

IT’S THE CONDITION OF THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS

“It is not what you get out of life that counts. It is what you give and what is given from the heart.” (Sargent Shirver Quoter) Everyday this certain man would see a fellow walking up and down the same street during the hot summer months daily. It is estimated that this fellow trekked two miles a day; trampling one mile south of his starting point and one mile back. The certain man not only...

DECORATE YOUR HEART

”Place these words on your hearts. Get them deep inside you.” (Deuteronomy 11:18b The Message Bible) I really have to get with the times.  I went into several retail stores, including a couple big box stores that specialized in office-related supplies, looking for a guestbook.  My search was to no avail.  I never found one.  I wasted valuable time.  When I got home, I did what I should...