"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is easy in our culture to become totally self absorbed. Would you like greater appreciation, more love, and extra joy in your life? Find some small way to give others what you want.

Meditation: What little thing can I do, TODAY, to show genuine appreciation for another person?

"Don't worry about what you do not understand... Worry about what you do understand in the Bible but do not live by." Corrie Ten Boom

Bible study is important. Doctrinal discussions have their place. And yet we often allow what we don't know, and things which baffle us, as an excuse to delay action on our faith.

If we truly want great understanding, we must be willing to act on our present understanding. Scripture says the one that is faithful in the small things shall be ruler over the great things.

The Christopher way: Start right where you are, with what you have, NOW!

Reflection: What do I understand about God's calling in my life? What one step can I take today to respond positively to that calling?