Would You Rather Be Kind or Right?

Would You Rather Be Kind or Right?

There is a saying that has become quite popular and it goes like this, “ Sometimes, it’s better to be kind than be right.” It seems reasonable and appropriate — what can be wrong with choosing kindness over being “right”? But,...
Adapting to Endless Consistency

Adapting to Endless Consistency

In my one class, we’ve begun our talk of justice and equality with the general nature of humanity. Our professor asked us to list qualities of the human race, and he wrote them on the board as we gave our ideas. One of the qualities was “constantly...
Memories … How They Linger …

Memories … How They Linger …

The brain is a powerful organ — and some may argue the most powerful of all. It reminds us not to touch the hot stove and to look both ways when we cross the street. It’s responsible for our range of emotions and our plethora of thoughts. It’s a...
What’s Your Mission Field?

What’s Your Mission Field?

Although I’ve been involved in missionary work since the day I walked out of the waters of baptism — as taught to me by Brother Joe Calabrese — we often think of “missionary work” as going to a foreign land or going to another culture to...
Jesus, Our Superhero!

Jesus, Our Superhero!

In reflecting upon this past year’s teaching for our children in the Mesa Branch, AZ, I was reminded of our Vacation Bible School theme, which taught the kids about when Jesus was a kid. It was a powerful theme connecting some basic Bible points, such as Jesus...

Tree Story

By Brother Frank Natoli Many years ago, my wife and I bought our first home, a wonderful little 1940s house with lots of charm. After asking the Lord to direct us, we purchased the house and took ownership in February. (By the way, the Lord worked out a great deal for...