Ruby Bridges was a little girl destined to change the world – before the first grade! When her parents moved to New Orleans when she was 4, they were hoping to find a better life than they had known as sharecroppers in Mississippi. Little they know that this move would put them and their little girl at the center of controversy. Their daughter’s name would become synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement and, indeed, would provide a bridge for others to cross.
Read MoreJesus knew His way of life was unsustainable. Viewed from the northern extreme of Israel, it was easy for Him to see that it was only a matter of time before the Romans would crush the rebellious nation of Israel and scatter it’s inhabitance to the four corners of the empire – at least the lucky ones who would survive inevitable massacre. Most would be sacrificed on the altar of Roman law and order, victims of the brutality of an empire unkind to such rebellion.
Read MoreWhen I was 9 years old, we moved from the country to a small town called Waverly. My uncle lived in this town and the first thing he said to me when we moved was, “We’re going to get you on a little league team.” Now I was not much of a sports fan in those days. Growing up on a small farm in the country, I was more acquainted with wandering through the woods on horseback or learning to shoot a rifle than playing stick and ball sports.
Read MoreServing others is the hardest yet most rewarding thing any of us can do. While it sometimes tastes bitter in the mouth, it is sweet to the soul. It always makes us feel better about life and about ourselves in the end. From the day a child learns to do a good deed or to share a toy, the war is on!
Read MoreWhen the disciples looked inside the empty tomb, they were gazing into eternity and saw the destiny of all those who believe. Jesus paved the way for your life and mine for all eternity. Here’s the deal… We were all born sinners. Nobody had to teach us how to sin. We did it naturally, on our own. When my children were born, they were born sinners. They lied, took things that did not belong to them, threw fits, etc. Their mother and I had to teach them to do the right thing.
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