There was a Spanish Explorer a few centuries ago. He thought he could find the fountain of youth. If he did he would stop the aging process. You might say this guy was searching for paradise. Of course, he never found the fountain of youth. And you and I will never find paradise on earth. While there are many wonderful places-not one place on earth is paradise. There is a simple reason. Paradise is not found on earth.
Read MoreWe are so sure. We think we know. It’s not possible to be wrong. We believe we know what’s right. After all we know what we’re doing. Don’t we make the rules? Ever thought you were so right? Then you discovered you were so wrong? Or-worse yet, you never knew you were wrong? It happened then. It can happen now.
Read MoreEver thought about this? What existed before earth and the universe? The unchangeable truth is God. Next question: What was on God’s mind before He made the universe? You and me were. But this astonishing fact remains: we are not compelled to believe.
Read MoreEver thought of the assumptions you make? We could think of our assumptions as judgements. Do we realize that many of our assumptions are often wrong? Some assumptions are insignificant, they don’t matter. Others are life and death issues. This one is. This is about examining our assumptions.
Read MoreHe could see the truth. He spoke the truth. Those closest to the situation could not. They were the experts. When faced with the truth, the experts wanted a second opinion. Turns out they were not interested in the truth. The outcome had to be their way. One man would die.
Read MoreHow do we react to an outcast? He was. Their opinion of him allowed significant mistreatment. He was beaten and bullied. Yes, he remained very much alone. Those in charge had condemned him before they heard his defense. That’s how alone this man was. He faced injustice for hours. He did this for us.
Read MoreYou thought you were friends. Actually you’d known each other for years. You went places together. You did significant things together-they were memorable life events. You ate together. You laughed together. You wept…together. You thought you were friends. Then your friend disowned you.
Read MoreIt has been a long time since people were executed on a cross. Seems too gruesome for today. But Easter and the cross go together. And it’s been such a long time since that first Easter…perhaps Easter does not apply today? Is Easter just an old tradition? Did it really even happen? Would it make a difference if there were expert, eye witnesses to the first Easter? There were.
Read MoreOnly one person in history ever had such a thing happen. There was pain. There was agony. There was intense suffering. But these lasted only seconds. After the pain and agony came intense relief. There was instant healing. It really happened. This person was never the same. But we do not even know his name. The most important thing to know is who did the healing. We know his name. Innocent Man.
Read MoreTemptation. 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.
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