Today, we're pausing Brother Jerry's series on the Life of Jesus, and we're bringing you this article from the past. The series will resume next Wednesday. When I was a...
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Brother Jerry Valenti
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The Golden Rule
Let’s begin with a little quiz. Which of the following statements best expresses the concept of what is traditionally referred to as “The Golden Rule”? Do unto others as they do...
Precious Gifts in the Storehouse of the Lord
Here's a memory from my childhood. I was quite young (maybe 8 years old) and I was starting to get interested in reading. One night, I was watching TV with my family, and the...
Judging Without Being Judgmental
“Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matthew 7:1) It’s possible that you’ve heard this statement quoted in various situations. It usually goes something like this: Follower of...
First, Seek the Kingdom of God (then see what happens)
Gas prices are increasing. Grocery prices are increasing. It seems like everywhere we turn, we’re having to spend more money on the necessities of life. What can we do? Here are...
Two Heads Are NOT Better Than One
There’s an old saying that goes, “Two Heads are Better than One,” which means that two people thinking about how to do something can come up with a better or quicker solution...
The Lord’s Prayer
As part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches the people how to pray. Being aware of how some of the religious leaders of the day used prayer, Jesus cautions His listeners...
Helping Others or Helping Yourself?
What do you think? As a follower of Christ, should you be someone who seeks to help other people, or should you be someone who is really only interested in helping yourself?...
Taking After Our Father
For those of you who are parents, and even grandparents, you can easily remember back to when each baby was born into your family and all the possibilities in life represented by...
He Hit Me First
If you grew up with one or more siblings or you have raised multiple children, then you know how it goes. One child comes crying to his mother because his brother hit him. Mom...