Book Excerpts
« Previous EntriesMario Is Hungry
Friday, October 9th, 2009Here’s part of chapter three from Mario and His Friends:
Mario is hungry. Long ago, early in the morning, he ate four corn tortillas and a bowl of beans. But now his stomach feels empty.
[Mario and His Friends | Elizabeth Wagler]Each day Mother gives him a shilling [25 cents] to buy a package of biscuits at [...]
Christ’s Sermon Theme: Repent
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” —Matthew 4:17
When Christ began His public ministry in Galilee, His theme was repentance. Much of today’s preaching is designed to make people feel good. Jesus’ preaching was intended to make them feel bad—sorry enough to change [...]
If You Disagree With Your Authority
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” —Romans 13:7
How can you respect an authority over you if you have difficulty with his instructions or disagree with him? For example, what should you do if your dad or your [...]