May 2024

The Three Bears

[396 words] Once upon a time, there were three bears… No, no, no—that’s the wrong three bears. Far from a fairy tale, the three “bears” listed in Galatians 6 are vital to living a fulfilling Christian life. Of course, you may have already figured out that these are not the furry animals, but the concept…

Ten Commandments of Jesus

[260 words] FIRST and greatest commandment – “And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30). SECOND command is like It – “You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these”…

Honoring our Mothers

[218 words] This Sunday is “Mother’s Day.” It is a day when gratitude is expressed to our mothers. Mother’s Day in America began a century ago when Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mother and the ladies in her church. Anna was so intent on calling on Americans to honor all mothers, she petitioned Congress…

What is a Grandparent?

[164 words] These answers to that question were taken from papers written by a class of eight-year-olds. • Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people’s kids. • Grandparents don’t have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They…

The Blind Girl

[150 words] There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, “If I could only see the world, I will marry you.” One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages…

Do You Want to Prosper?

[246 words] There’s an interesting verse about Isaac and his success in life in Genesis 26. It is verse 13, and it says of him: “The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous” (NKJV). What was he doing at that particular time to be so very prosperous? It all begins…

A Hall of Fame for Mommas

[280 words] While preparing for this week’s traditional Mother’s Day message, I couldn’t help but to think of the old Glen Campbell song “The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.” Out of all the poems, odes, and lyrics you could present on this day, this song seems to capture the essence of a “good momma.” I…

A Little Place

[91 words] “Father, where shall I work today?”And my love flowed warm and free.Then He pointed me out a tiny spotAnd said, “Tend that for Me.”I answered quickly, “Oh no, not there,Why, no one would ever seeNo matter how well my work was done.Not a little place for me!”And the word He spoke, it was…

The Word of God

[44 words] For feelings come and go,And feelings are deceiving;My warrant is the Word of GodNaught else is worth believing.I’ll trust in God’s unchanging WordTill soul and body sever;For, though all things shall pass away,His Word shall stand forever…. We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are…

What is the Church?

[93 words] A practice field for patience and compassion.A fellowship against loneliness.A resting place.A garden where God comes looking for us.A bathing for washing guilt away.A reflecting pool.An internship for minister-members.A kneeling bench.A rescue mission where God finds us.A laboratory of life.A school instructing those who would fear God.A hospital for healing souls.A cafeteria where…

A Question

[42 words] If I really, really trust Him,Shall I ever fret?If I really do expect Him,Can I e’er forget?If by faith I really see Him,Shall I doubt His aid?If I really, really love Him,Can I be afraid?… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and Lifetime members only. You either are not yet…

Six Stewardship Principles

[68 words] 1. You reap what you sow (Galatians 6:7). 2. The attitude of the giver is more important than the gift itself (2 Corinthians 9:7). 3. The time to give/commit is now (2 Corinthians 9:5). 4. We must give ourselves to God first (2 Corinthians 8:5). 5. “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew…

If Our Children…

[58 words] …never see us go to Bible study, why should they? …never hear us pray, they will never learn how themselves. …hear bickering or cursing at home, they will do the same when they are grown. …never see us read the Bible, they won’t appreciate its contents either. …hear us complain about the preacher,…

The Source of My Joy

[47 words] In the midst of everything that may be wrong with the world: I am a Christian, my sins are forgiven, and I am on my way home to heaven (Heb. 11:13-16)! It’s the source of my joy (Phil. 3:1; 4:4; 1 Thess. 5:16)!… We are sorry, but this content is for Annual and…

Sentence Sermons

[64 words] Gaining Experience: “The best way to move mountains is to begin with molehills and work your way up.” Complaining and Acting: “Too many of us complain that our days are few while acting as if they will never end.” On Trials: “God promises safe landing, not a calm passage.” Acting on Ideas: “An…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 5:27-32

[92 words] True or False: “You shall not commit adultery” is among the Ten Commandments. “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to __ for her has already committed __ with her in his heart.” Jesus said it is better to pluck your __ out if it causes you to sin…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 5:33-42

[89 words] It was said to those of old, “You shall not __ falsely, but shall perform your __ to the Lord.” But Jesus said not to swear at all, neither by __, __, Jerusalem, or your own __. “But let your ‘__’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘__,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 5:43-48

[76 words] Jesus sad some thought, “You shall love your __ and hate your __.” Instead, Jesus said to __ your enemies, __ those who curse you, do __ to those who hate you, and __ for those who use and persecute you. Doing these things will allow you to be __ of your __…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 6:1-7

[102 words] Jesus said if you do __ deeds to be seen by men, you have no __ from God. The __ in Jesus’ day sounded a __ in the synagogue and in the streets when they did a charitable deed so they would be recognized. “But when you do a charitable deed, do not…

Quotes and Sayings (May 2024)

“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness, and children sleep soundly in them.” ― Victor Hugo “Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” ― Erich Fromm “Being a mother is like being a gardener of souls. You tend your children, make sure the light always touches them.” ― Karen…

On the Lighter Side (May 2024)

Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish. — Working for God doesn’t pay much. But His retirement plan is out of this world! — Job Description Personnel Director: “What previous experience have you had…