The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Mark 12:41-44, “And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the multitude were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums.

42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent.

43 And calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, ‘Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury;

44 for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.’”

How do you measure value? Let’s say you’re hungry. One café has the more delectable food, but gives much smaller

portions. Where do you go? Let’s say you’ve found an item you always wanted. It’s for sale in two places, One costs more, but is offered with an extended warranty. How do you determine which is the best buy?

How do you value people? Is it by how much they have? or is it by their demeanor? In the workplace, let’s say, there’s a fellow, who rarely speaks to other workers, but he focuses intently on doing what he was hired to do. There’s another, who focuses more on his fellow workers, joking and laughing with them, more than upon turning out work. There is value in both, but which would you value the more?

True and valued friends are those who value us in return. They pray for us, meet our needs when we are unable, and value our prayers and concern for them, as well. Is Jesus such a friend to you? Are you such a friend to Him? Think about it. He lovingly gave His Life that we might know freedom and peace in the midst of a corrupt and evil generation. Do you have that peace? If not, maybe you need to review how you value things.

We value you and pray for you daily,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”