If you’ve ever been involved with the sale of a home, either as a buyer or a seller, you may be familiar with a common phrase used in determining the value of real estate —...
Location, Location, Location
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Brother Jerry Valenti
Articles by Brother Jerry Valenti
Show Me the Fruit!
There was a movie some years ago that popularized a phrase that’s still used today. In the movie, a sports star was looking for a lucrative contract, but he felt like his agent,...
What’s Everyone Else Doing?
If you’ve ever gone out to a restaurant with a group of people, perhaps you’ve encountered this scenario. Dinner is over, the table has been cleared, and the server comes and...
The Answers Are in There
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...
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...