What is the most difficult thing for any person? Here’s one answer: The most difficult thing for any human is denial of self. No one is good at self-denial. Second question: So why should I deny myself? Answer: To have life with a forever future.
Read MoreWe make dangerous choices everyday. You and I are unaware of the risk. Excuses are dangerous. We make them daily. Some excuses have permanent consequences.
Read MoreGod specializes in the unexpected. His ways are not our ways. He is God. We are not. He gives us instruction about who we are to invite for dinner. The answer is unexpected.
Read MoreA red face usually means embarrassment. Everyone knows the feeling. Everyone seeks to avoid it. What causes most of our embarrassing situations? Could it be our pride and lack of humility?
Read MoreThere is an old slogan coined by a soft drink company. Perhaps you’ve heard it: “There’s nothing like the real thing.” Substitutes can be good…but the real thing is always better.
Read MoreLament…does anyone do that these days? Is there anyone who feels remorse-these days? In my mind there is a better question is there anyone who laments for those who have no remorse? The world needs one like that.
Read MoreNarrow doors are rare that’s because they are difficult to enter. Narrow doors are restrictive. Given a choice between a narrow or wide door, we’ll use the easy way in every time. There is one narrow door we should wish to enter.
Read MoreThere are some questions we would like to ignore. Perhaps they are too hard. Or maybe too personal. Perhaps they are foolish…One day all of us will know the answer to this question. Click the photo and read on…it will be important to know the answer to this question as soon as possible. Guess that means its urgent.
Read MoreNeither of us think about it. But both of us are disabled. Then, the rest of the world is as well. No, this is not some far out unreasonable idea. Sin is the subject. We don’t want to talk about it. We think, ignore it and it goes away. Never happens. This is a true account of someone with a physical disability who was healed of the physical and spiritual disability which caused her suffering. Look at the One who healed her.
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself distracted? Are there times when you think to yourself, why couldn’t I understand that? There is one part of human life where misunderstanding is universal-our sins. Not one of us fully understands the nature of human sin. Only One can deal with it. In this text don’t be distracted by the fig tree. It’s not about figs.
Read MoreIt’s hard to say, “sorry.” Hard when the other person has as many faults as you do. Harder when you are wrong and realize it. But when the other person has no faults and knows your every thought…it’s still hard to say “sorry.’ It’s called repentance. It is the most important “I’m sorry” you and I will ever offer.
Read MoreIf you tried to catch the dragonfly in the photo, you would soon discover that in spite of its ability to perch in stillness. In spite of its ability to seem unaware of it’s surroundings-it’s always ready, and awake. You won’t catch this insect…awake and ready…these keep it safe. These keep it prepared for the unexpected. We are called to be awake and ready.
Read MoreYou don’t need a map. It’s not contained in a wooden chest. There is no lock on it. This treasure is for everyone who seeks it. If you seek it you will find it. But it cannot be found on earth…and it lasts forever. It is real treasure. This is how we find it.
Read MoreRelieving stress…is it easy or difficult? Does relief of stress require a special posture? No. Does relief of stress require a week’s vacation? While it may help, there are only so many vacations allowed each year. What if stress relief can be found by talking and reading. Talk to the person who has the power to relieve stress. Such a person exists.
Read MoreAn often used word to describe someone’s response to life is STRESSED. Stress is synonymous with worry. Worry is being anxious. Would you want someone to lead you to the exit in a burning building? Worry is like being in a burning building and not knowing where the fire escape is. This is about the escape from worry.
Read MoreWhat’s the greatest thing that could happen to you or me? Does your answer involve money? What if money is not the greatest thing? There once was a rich farmer who tore his bins down to build larger ones. He found out the truth.
Read MoreThe photo is a reminder. It reminds us of what happens to ALL of our earthly possessions. They wear out, rust out and sooner or later end up like the stuff in this photo…scrap. There are no exceptions. We live like there are…but truth remains. One day, someday earthly possessions-including our very lives end. This is why the title of this blog is: “It’s Not Here.”
Read MoreWhat happens when a tough proud personality is faced with a life threatening crisis? This is the brief account of a proud, very tough individual. What happened when he was faced with serious, life threatening adversity? How does a little girl play a part in this tough person’s rescue? This really happened.
Read MoreLimit. It means go no further…you’ve reached the maximum when you come to the limit. There are many types of limits in the world. There are speed limits. There are possession limits for those who catch fish. The limit of something is the boundary, the edge…the stop here. There is an eternal limit. We ought to think about that.
Read MoreWe like options. If it’s ice cream, make it 50 flavors. But when it comes to what REALLY counts there are only two choices. Two. Two choices-either lasts for eternity. It’s pretty simple-but at the same time often very difficult.
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