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Sometimes the most important people are the ones you never see.

Scripture Reference:
Hebrews 10:24
Consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, … but encouraging one another.

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Sometimes recycling inventions can change the world.

Scripture Reference:
Proverbs 2:1-6
If you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding – indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

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In 1890, Oliver Belmont enlisted architect Richard Morris Hunt to build him a summer cottage in Newport, RI. Belmont had precise plans for the 50,000-square-foot, 60-room cottage, which seems reasonable for someone spending $96 million in today’s money.

Belmont named the cottage Belcourt, and a main point of emphasis during its construction was the ground floor. There were two enormous entrances, and the interior had a soaring ceiling and walls lined with cream and maroon tiles. The amenities were to the highest standard, because the entire bottom level would serve as housing for Belmont’s most special guests … his collection of prized horses.

In Ephesians (4:18), we are encouraged to “be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

Animals share a special place in our hearts. They become a part of our families, foundations are created to benefit them, and celebrities speak out against their abuse. There’s certainly nothing wrong with any of those things. 

But have we become so desensitized to the way we treat others that we become more outraged over animal mistreatment than over how we as humans treat each other? If so, it is more important than ever for us to lead the way in our example of loving everyone, not just our four-legged friends.

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During World War II, Germany had the largest fleet of underwater submarines in the world. In order to combat this arsenal, the British military teamed with the U.S. on Project Habakkuk to design an aircraft carrier capable of withstanding the frigid temperatures of the Mid-Atlantic, where the German U-boats were known to roam.

The scientists came up with a stealth vessel over 2,000 feet long that could carry a fleet of fighter planes and bombers and had a hull over 40 feet thick, capable of withstanding torpedo blasts. The project was approved, but the war ended before a prototype could be created. It turns out that it takes a lot longer than expected to build a 20-million-ton ship made out of ice.

In Isaiah, we read that “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” (40:8)

A ship made out of ice will eventually melt; grass will eventually wither; and flowers will eventually fade. But we worship a God who is eternal. He was before, He is now, and He always will be. 

And the really incredible thing is that we have the opportunity to commune with Him, to talk to Him, and to worship Him. Let that sink in this morning and think about what an incredible gift that is.

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The Incomparable Atuk is a screenplay comedy based on an Inuit hunter adapting to big-city life, but it carries a deeper secret in the eyes of many. How does this relate to our fallen world that is the result of sin?

Galatians 3:13-14
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us … so that in Christ Jesus  … we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.

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What can we learn from a failed Chinese political campaign in the 1950s? How is it related to Paul's letter to the Corinthians?

Scripture Reference:
1 Corinthians 3:19
The wisdom of this world is folly with God.

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Many times, stories of wealth, fame, and power overshadow stories of simple, humble living. The world seems to have an insatiable appetite for the next greatest thing, and it can be a powerful distraction. 

But remember what Jesus said in His sermon on the mount (Matthew 6:1): "Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven."

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Wealth is defined differently by different people, but there is one form of wealth that far outweighs them all.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.

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Great things happen when others are put first. This week's episode is about a teenager leading the way.

Scripture Reference:
Matthew 20:28
The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.

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Just as Memphis is known for its barbecue and Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, the village of Denby Dale in Northern England is known for its meat pies. The pies are only cooked for special occasions, however, and only 10 pies have been made since 1887, with the last one being cooked in the year 2000. 

The scarcity of the pies isn’t the most unique thing about the culinary curiosity; that distinction would belong to the pie’s size. The most recent Denby Dale pie was 40 feet long, eight feet wide, and nearly four feet deep. It contained three tons of beef and one ton of potatoes and weighed an incredible 26,448 pounds.

In John 6 (35), Jesus tells us, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”

Even with a meal the size of a Denby Dale meat pie, the truth of the matter is that everyone who takes part in eating it will be hungry again. It may not be until a few days later, but that physical hunger will return.

In Jesus Christ, we have the incredible blessing of being able to eat spiritual food that never spoils and that always satisfies. If you want to truly be filled, look to our Savior. He is the bread of life.

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