Mother Teresa's Math

When faced with the question about how she could hope to make an impact on Calcutta's 3,000 slums with refugees pouring in daily, Mother Teresa said, ...

Happiness in Service

One thing I know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

Masters of Ourselves, Servants of Others

O God, help us to be masters of ourselves that we may be servants of others.

Stewards, Not Owners

The Possessor of heaven and earth placed you here, not as a proprietor, but as a steward.

Fortunate Servants

You are a tool in the hands of God. He demands your service, not your rest. Yet, how fortunate you are that he lets you take part in his work.

Never Too Old to Serve

Alvin Cavin: Faithfully doing small acts of kindness.

"I'd estimate Alvin Cavin weighs 90 pounds, but 89 of those pounds make up his big heart. ...

Equal Rewards for Service

Whether [the poor people you help] are worthy or unworthy, the reward for you will be the same.

Motivation for Missions

One of the first western missionaries, Leonard Dober (1706-1766), gave this as his motivation for missions:

Since it is desired of me to make known my ...