Last winter when the cold was nearly unbearable, the Salvation Army maxed out their shelter at 32 guests. At our local Salvation Army, that’s a packed house. All the people who were living in tents along the river found their way to the Salvation Army or friend’s houses.
The day after the first big snow hit, [...]
“I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in [...]
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us [...]
“He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.” Ephesians 2:17
Peace. For many of us this is a theory, but not something we experience very often. I can still hear my mother saying to us when my sisters and I were arguing: “I just want a little peace [...]
