One last story from Brian's book, about getting down on the floor to love those who need it most.

Brian Helsby’s mentors meant so much to him. Our world needs Christian mentors more than ever. Be one today!

Job was ahead of his time – treating people who were socially lower than him with great respect. How do you treat people?

Paul was blown away by the help he received from the early church. People should always be able to look at Christians and say – they’ll help!

As a servant of God the Father, Jesus came to serve people. We too serve God by serving God’s people in every way.

In a world that doesn’t care about harming others in order to gain, let us remember the golden rule – do to others as you would have done to you.

We all have opportunities to do good to others. Let us faithfully do what we can, and not let such opportunities pass us by.

Some people lose confidence in Christ’s return, and begin to live godless lives without any fear of the consequences. But Jesus warns them that when he comes back and finds them living this way, they will sadly regret it.

Dr. Eugenio Duarte inspired us to live at Jesus speed - slow enough to tend to the needs of others, but not too slow that we don't go where he sends!

In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul advises being patient with everyone as part of doing good. This patience is crucial even when dealing with frustrating situations or confronting others, but it doesn't mean enabling laziness. Patience may be challenging, but its rewards are sweet. The message is to strive to emulate Jesus' patience and approach interactions with grace and patience.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul emphasizes the importance of helping those in need within the Christian community. This includes warning the idle, encouraging the disheartened, and assisting the weak. The message encourages believers to actively support others who may be struggling due to illness, age, hardships, or other challenges. It calls on individuals to take practical actions like providing clothing, food, companionship, or prayer to uplift those in need. The central idea is to be proactive in helping others and to remember that even if one feels weak themselves, they can still make a difference through prayer and support for others. Ultimately, the message encourages Christians not to be passive but to actively extend help and kindness to those in their community.

Joseph teaches us that kindness matters even in our darkest moments. Look around today and reach out to someone who seems down – your simple acknowledgment might be exactly what they need.

Jesus challenges us to love all His children without despising any - even those who have hurt us. Today, release your bitterness to God and choose His way of radical love.