After selecting His twelve Apostles on a mountaintop, Jesus and His disciples begin to descend the mountain, pausing at a flat area (a plain) where many people from the...
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
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Brother Jerry Valenti
Articles by Brother Jerry Valenti
Twelve Apostles
Lest we ever think that we know enough to make all of our own decisions, consider how Jesus — the wisest man who ever lived — approaches an important decision: “He went out into...
Can You Spare a Day?
When Jesus healed the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda, did the onlookers cheer at the sight of this man who was miraculously walking along, carrying his bed? No, they said, “It...
Situational Ethics
In Old Testament times, the Israelites relied on the Law of Moses to govern most of their worship practices. One of these involved the concept of "shewbread" which consisted of...
What Do You Call Someone Who Trusts in the Lord?
More than a year has passed since Jesus was baptized and began His ministry. It's Passover time again, so Jesus is in Jerusalem for the second Passover of His ministry. While He...
Eating from Multiple Tables
The Pharisees asked Jesus why His disciples were not participating in the ritualistic display of sadness and remorse for their imperfections (fasting) at the temple. Jesus...
I Look Good in That Picture
Today, we're pausing the Life of Jesus series and bringing you a throwback article written by Brother Jerry Valenti in 2014. Enjoy, and we'll see you here next Wednesday when...
Woe Is Me
“Woe is me! My boss bawled me out. I had a fight with my spouse. I don’t have enough money to pay the bills this month. I don’t feel good. Woe is me!” The perhaps antiquated (and...
Playing Doctor
It sounds innocent enough. Playing a game of make-believe is typically a good thing, allowing people to use their imaginations. However, even assuming that the "playing doctor"...
Arise and Walk
One day, Jesus is in a house teaching. So many people want to hear what He is saying that the house is packed to capacity. Four men approach the house, carrying a bed with a man...