Some years ago, I was driving to work one morning when the following occurred: I took my usual exit from the highway, drove to the end of the exit ramp and prepared to turn left...
Be Still and Know That I Am God
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Brother Jerry Valenti
Articles by Brother Jerry Valenti
Sufficient Belief for God to Answer Prayer
Shortly after concluding the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus enters Capernaum and receives a special request from a centurion (a military commander of 100 men). The centurion has a...
Location, Location, Location
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 —...
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...