God is faithful and just, and will forgive even the largest debts… when we come to him in repentance. What peace is ours when we experience this!

Is your relationship with God a "union of two forgivers"? We can both receive forgiveness from him, and share it with others.

Booker T Washington gave a famous address in Atlanta which went viral before going viral was a thing. His message was for people everywhere to "cast down their bucket where you are", and thrive in this life where they have been placed with kindness and compassion.

Booker T's great mentor General Armstrong taught him a great lesson - to refuse to be bitter. He learned that "great men cultivate love, and that only little men cherish a spirit of hatred". How different would our country look, if we all lived this way, instead of holding to our prejudices!

One of Booker T's great passions was to teach his people that there is dignity in labour. For him, it was in doing work to the glory of God that he found great joy. He learned to love labour for its own sake. This is a great lesson for modern people - there is beauty and dignity in the work we do, especially if we do it for God.

Booker T Washington was taught by a mentor to love the Bible, and he always found time to read a piece of Scripture before he started his day. Many people have discovered that this is a great way of life! Have you put your hope in His Word?

Booker T Washington discovered that the happiest people are those who do the most for others. This is a great lesson for life - it is in serving others with the love of Christ that we will find our deepest joy.

Booker T's great mentor in life was General Samuel Armstrong, and he says "I do not believe he ever had a selfish thought". What a man he must have been! Do you have a mentor like this to look up to? Or could you be a mentor like this for someone else to look up to?

One thing you can say about Booker T, is that he was determined to do good. His life mission was to do good and make a difference. We Christians must remember that God will reward his people according to what they have done, as Paul said in Romans 2. 

Booker T Washington's strict boss Mrs Ruffner eventually became a good friend. How like our relationship with God - going from fear to friendship as we walk with Him!