I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. – John 15:1-2 No one likes the process of pruning and the pain of loss, but...
In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future. – Alex Haley You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. – Ephesians 2:19-20 As I write, Michyl-Shannon and I are back in my boyhood home on the...
While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place in their rooms. – Luke 2:6-7 Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, The little...
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. – Hebrews 13:16Everyone can be great because everyone can serve....
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. – 1 John 4:18 Dear Sisters and Brothers, While it is true that the observance of Halloween has its roots in ancient pagan (particularly Druid)customs and beliefs, it is also true that the Church influenced the event. Attempting to counter variouspagan beliefs and...
“All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and fortraining in righteousness, so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every goodwork.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “The words and sentences of the Bible are to be translated, interpreted, and understoodaccording to the same laws and...
