Matthew 5:42

"[Jesus continued:] "Give to those who ask, and don't turn away from those who want to borrow.""

How can being generous grow our spirits? The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.

Come on, we can hold up someone better than this as a hero! Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.

Can you imagine what would happen if we really obeyed Jesus? Jesus commanded us to act in certain ways toward others, especially when people mistreat us; what would happen if we really did obey him?

Is revenge really so satisfying? Is it better to live with the philosophy of eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or to practice forgiveness and kindness?

"Dear Precious One, Today's message is very important because many in your religious world turn grace into an excuse to do whatever they want rather....."