By PAT HUTCHENS, A rework of Imitation of Messiah by Thomas A. Kempis— Consider how those who went before us in the faith lived. They were called “holy.” Holy means “set apart.” Holy means “dedicated” to God. These great men and women are examples of true faith, of real religion. Ask yourself, “Compared to them,…
By PAT HUTCHENS, A rework of Imitation of Messiah by Thomas A. Kempis— God speaks: Keep this in mind. Love of self is more harmful than love for anything else in the world. To the degree you center your love on self, to that degree you are hindered and everything cleaves to you. Love for…
By PAT HUTCHENS, A rework of Imitation of Messiah by Thomas A. Kempis— As much as possible, avoid talking all the time. Whenever possible, avoid getting caught up in arguments and trying to convince people you are right. It is easy to be led in the wrong direction when it comes to talking. How many…
By PAT HUTCHENS, A rework of Imitation of Messiah by Thomas A. Kempis— Vain and useless is the life of a person who puts his trust and confidence in people or things. Only the Creator deserves trust. Do not be ashamed to serve others out of your love for God and his Messiah Jesus. And…