The Blessings of Charity

He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again and ten times more.

Faith Blossoms on the Other Side

A certain lady loved flowers and plants. She planted a rare vine against the stone wall near the back of her yard. She nurtured it, and it grew well. ...

Godly Behavior

Love when you expect no love in return.

Do good without expecting thanks.

Lend when you do not hope for a return.

This will make us act like the sons and ...

Happiness in Service

One thing I know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

Help to Those Drowning

Officer Tori Matthews of the Southern California Humane Society got an emergency call: a boy's pet iguana had been scared up a tree by a neighbor's ...

Care for the Dying

Even if people reject the gospel, we still must love them. A good example of this was reported by Ralph Neighbour, pastor of Houston's West Memorial ...

The Holy Spirit: Missing

In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of ...

Look at Your Hands

You need only ask at night before you go to bed, "What did I do to Jesus today? What did I do for Jesus today? What did I do with Jesus today?" ...

Everyone a Servant

For many years, I have attended midweek Eucharists at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. One thing I love is the hand-lettered sign ...

P.R. for Churches

A small church's most effective tool for creating a good church reputation may be its willingness to help those in need.