I do not share this story to claim generosity, but to testify that God blesses generosity. Jesus put it simply like this: “You have been treated generously, so live generously.” (Matt 10:8 MSG) The idea is that if everyone were generous, the whole world would benefit. It has been the personal experience of millions that when they have given generously, they have seen God

Two mice paused between floor joists beneath the cereal cabinet where they often met to snack on the crumbs that filtered down. One queried the other, “Have you seen Junior?” “No,” replied the second mouse, “last I saw him he was on his way to explore a hole in the floor that smelled like peanut butter.”  “You’re kidding!” gasped the first mouse. “If he

Although I was not the most skilled or the most experienced draftsman or builder, and although construction has never been my career, it has been my privilege to design, build or help with the construction of six church buildings and several houses. I had taken some high school drafting and construction classes, but I did not set out to be a builder. My college

Sofie sits contentedly in her recliner, soaking in the warmth and ambiance of her gas fireplace. The thermometer on her porch reads four below zero, but a warm shower, a hot cup of coffee, and a warm fire make the world feel like a wonderful place. The eighteen inch snow storm that recently blanketed the acreage between her farmhouse and her neighbor’s has been