By Michael Guido Whenever pennies were made in ancient Rome, they were always stamped with the image of the emperor on them. It served as a constant reminder to those who used the coins that they were expected to honor him and obey his laws. In the opening verses of His Word, God said, “Let […]
By Michael Guido One warm summer day a snail began climbing an apple tree. As he moved upward, he heard a voice calling, “There’s no reason for you to climb this tree. There are no apples up there.” Looking around he saw a worm basking in the warmth of the sun. Returning his attention to […]
By Glenn Miller GOD’S WORD: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things [security, peace, freedom from worry] will be given unto you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 (italics inserted by author) The world-famous psychologist Selye once said that “life is stress and stress is life.” Most people I know would […]
By Dr. Michael Guido Abraham Lincoln was known for his kindness to everyone. He was often criticized by his associates for being gracious and thoughtful, considerate, and caring. On one occasion he was asked, “With all of the power you have, why don’t you destroy your enemies?” “Am I not destroying my enemies,” he asked, […]
By Michael Guido The new bank president decided that he would meet individually with each employee to introduce himself. He wanted them to know that he was very interested in their work and how important they were to the success of the bank. After introducing himself to all of the employees, he asked one of […]
By Dr. Michael Guido Charlie Brown was having a serious conversation with Lucy in one of the “Peanuts” cartoons. Said Charlie, “I’ve made a giant step forward in unraveling the mysteries of the Old Testament, Lucy!” “What’s that?” asked Lucy, bursting with interest. “I started reading it,” he replied. Many people view the Bible as […]