The Bible has been called a treasure for many reasons. But among the greatest reasons must be the vision it gives of God's constant love for us and the transforming power of this love.
"Man must ... discover again, within himself, a deeper sense of responsibility toward the world, which means responsibility toward something higher than himself."
This is the time of year when we hear a lot about giving just the right gifts to others. It was at this time that the writer discovered where the ability to give comes from.
Simply conforming to what "everybody's doing" won't really help us or our neighbors. A stand for God's law and God's love brings the freedom and progress we're looking for.
When tragic news stirred up anger and fear in his community, this writer felt a call to battle. The weapons he used were love, spiritual authority, and an understanding of God's goodness.
