"When he had finished speaking, he knelt down with them all and prayed. There was much weeping among them all; they embraced Paul and kissed him, grieving especially because of what he had said, that they would not see him again. Then they brought him to the ship." Acts 20:36-38.

"Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of the Lord." 2 Corinthians 7:1.

"Take care! Be on guard against all kinds of greed. For one's life does not consist of the abundance of possessions." Luke 12:15.

On Wednesday and Sunday evenings, I have the wonderful opportunity to babysit my grandsons while my daughter and son-in-law lead youth group at the church for our teenagers.

"The eye cannot say to the hand, 'I have no need of you,' nor again, the head to the feet, 'I have no need of you.'" 1 Corinthians 12:21