Monthly Archives: January 2008

“…but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.” Matthew 20:26b,  27 My husband and I served for several years as caretakers of Camp Hope. … Continue reading →

“So the last shall be first, and the first, last: for many be called, but few chosen.” Matthew 20:16 Have you ever drawn straws? My mother was the best at fixing those broomstraws so we couldn’t predetermine the outcome. Sometimes … Continue reading →

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26 Every night they appear on the television screen—a series … Continue reading →

“He that findeth his life shall lose it, and he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it.” Matthew 10:39 “Look in the lost and found.” When things went missing, whether at school, church, or in our house, … Continue reading →

“And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.” Jacob was on his way out. Out of the homeland. Out of Esau’s reach. Away from the deception … Continue reading →

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:21). The majority of people don’t have great wealth, but we do have possessions in this life we treasure. Think about the things you value most. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

“…but if thou will enter into life, keep the commandments.” “Jesus said unto him, If thou will be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and … Continue reading →