Life-altering Words

        And the words I'm referring to here are those of Christ Jesus.  Just last week we heard a personal testimony to their life-altering power, and I know you will be uplifted, too.

        A family we've gotten to know and care about from Guatemala had supper with us.  And during the meal, the husband shared something we have not known in the 2 years of our friendship.  He said, "I'm not the man I once was.  Only a few years ago, I was getting drunk and getting into fights in public places, even getting arrested on disorderly conduct more than once."  This was such a surprise to us, as one couldn't find a more law-abiding, sober, reliable, sweet man than he is.  But the best part:  while he was in jail, someone gave him a Bible, in Spanish of course, which he began to look through.  The result was that he was absolutely taken with Jesus' teachings, so much so he quit drinking, had a complete transformation of his outlook on life, yearned to live in accord with what he was learning.  He added, with a look of happiness on his face, "I'm now a new man because of what Jesus said."

        Such is the power of our Lord and Master's words.