"We know that suffering produces perseverance;...and character, hope. " (Romans 5:3-4) Jess was getting on in years when he first heard the children's folktale about the boy and the butterfly. Right away, he understood the story's lesson on gaining strength from struggle. In the tale, a boy is given a butterfly cocoon but told not … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 11th

"These women were helping to support them out of their own means." (Luke 8:3) After wiping down tables with disinfectant, Sheila stooped to tie a garbage bag filled with used cups and plates. She heaved the bag over her shoulder and turned to survey the church's multipurpose room. She'd volunteered to clean i for the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 10th

"God rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth." (Daniel 6:27) When the Transit Agency of Central Kentucky (TACK) renovated its headquarters, it wanted to make sure people noticed. Instead of a subtle sign or announcement, it installed a massive, nearly twenty-two foot tall thumbtack at its … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 9th

"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." (Proverbs 11:25) An auditorium full of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine listened intently as 99 year old Ruth Gottesman spoke. As she  concluded, Ruth announced - to donating $1 billion so they could finish their education tuition free. This is the … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 8th

"They made an opening in the roof above Jesus...and then lowered the mat the man was lying on." (Mark 2:4). While attending a conference, a woman noticed that her friend who was the day's presenter, didn't look so good. So, she approached her friend and asked her if she was alright, her friend replied, "I'm … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 7th