Temptation. No not the urge for a second helping, another scoop of ice cream. Think about the other temptation. The urge to do something wrong. There are thousands of things which tempt us to wrong doing. We both know the heartache which comes when we yield to temptation. Do over never works. Is there a way to keep from temptation? There is. It’s simple.
Read MoreEver said that? “Never…not me?” Or have you ever said, “I’d never do that!” What about, “You won’t catch me doing that!” Perhaps you are like me…you’ve said all of these things. Want a surprise? Read this…it will take less than 4 minutes.
Read MoreTrying to hide from one who knows where we are is impossible. Trying to keep our thoughts from one who knows what we are thinking-impossible. But in spite of this, we attempt to hide. It seems so foolish-trying to hide from one who knows where we are. Even more foolish is trying to hide from the one who cares about us most.
Read MoreA banquet is a feast. Some are so elaborate and exclusive you need an invitation-only certain people are invited. You must have an invitation. There is a banquet coming. No one on earth knows the date. It will be the most elaborate amazing banquet ever held. No human is planning it. Not everyone will be there. You and I are invited.
Read MoreYou’re in the punishment line. Another name for this line is Flogging. Yes, everyone in line gets flogged. 39 lashes…it is brutal. You’ve seen what happened to those in line before you. Your knees shake, you are ready to collapse. You’re next. Then, the Executioner passes you by, leaves you standing. You are stunned. You’ve been passed over.
Read MoreAre any of your heroes also back stabbers? Funny question right…those who betray others are never high on our list of good people. What causes us to betray others? Yes…we betray others, can’t escape this ugly truth. Any idea what might be the greatest betrayal of all time?
Read MoreThink of it, listening to the same teacher-every day. Think of listening to that same teacher and getting up early-every day-to listen. Think about it more, listening to the same teacher…every day. Are you thinking what I think you are? Would it become boring? There is only ONE teacher you and I can listen to-every day without boredom.
Read MoreIn the end will we be able to stand? No, not the end of some competition. Not at the end of a long marathon. In the final end, will you and I be able to stand? How might we be able to stand at the end? There are answers.
Read MoreCan you remember what you said a week ago? Can you recall the words you spoke three days ago? Neither can I. Most of what we say is forgotten soon. Human words pass away-vanish like smoke in the wind. There are words spoken which last forever. Imagine, words that last forever. What kind of power would that take?
Read MoreSigns give us information. A road sign tells of what is ahead. A billboard sells. We seldom think of signs to signal the end of the age. For most of us the end of the age is science-fiction. We believe life will go on and on continuously. A highly reliable source contradicts the idea that the world goes on and on. This true source tells us there will be an “end of the age.”
Read MoreWhen trouble comes one response is to avoid it. There are times when running and hiding seem the best option. The opposite of running and hiding is to stand firm. Stand firm. When these words come from One with power authority to stand firm is the best and only option.
Read MoreWhat comes next? When will it happen? No human can answer these questions. A crystal ball won’t help. There are no answers in the “cards.” What about the future? Who would like to know? This is about the future.
Read MoreIt doesn’t make sense. No one should give all the money they have away. To give all away would be to become empty-handed. Where would we turn if we gave absolutely everything away? It really happened. Someone did give all…and she was a widow.
Read MoreWhere does an expert get authority? An expert’s authority may come from education, specialized training-or both. Experience also contributes to an expert’s authority and the confidence we place in them. Experts help us navigate life. Yet, we know this-there is no such thing as a perfect human expert. A perfect Expert does exist. Find out here.
Read MoreEver find yourself wondering why something happened? Ever find yourself thinking you can figure it out? Humans have done this for centuries. What if you met one who knew all things? What if this one had all power and could be everywhere present? What would happen if you asked him a question?
Read More“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” British poet William Ernest Henley wrote these words in 1875. Was Henley right? Are we “masters of our fate? Who is the captain of the human soul? We might be spared a great deal of trouble and grief if we knew who the Captain of our soul is.
Read MoreThey had no intention of paying their rent. In their minds, the landlord didn’t have enough authority…or power. In real life who pays the debt of human “rent'“ for the depth of our depravity? Who has the authority, the power and riches to pay our life “rent?”
Read MoreEver thought of being a tenant? You know living in a place, even caring for it. You and I are earth tenants. We were put here to care for the earth. Every good and perfect gift is provided for us. Do you know the Landlord? What about rent?
Read MoreImagine telling a pro-football player how to play football. Or, telling a brain surgeon you know how to operate. Could you see yourself telling Einstein the errors in his theory of relativity? We know the foolishness of arguing with an expert. Do we ever question the authority of God?
Read MoreIs there someone you could listen to for hours? Do you wait for their next word? The world has had captivating speakers. None of them come close to this One…not one.
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