We know the function of ears. With ears we hear, but can we listen? There’s a difference between hearing and listening. Can we listen? There are many distractions.
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Have you noticed the number of storage facilities nearby? Why do we need extra space? Could it be we have a lot of stuff? What is the truth about possessions, about great achievements, that higher paying job? Could the truth about earthly things be twisted?
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No one was there. In fact no individual or group had anything to do with this decision. It was DECIDED in ADVANCE. It is the most remarkable truth. So good-it’s difficult to believe. It IS true.
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It’s such an impossibility no one tries: Chase the wind. We laugh at the idea. But-wait-just consider the idea. The image gives insight. Any attempt to use human wisdom is like chasing the wind. What’s the best way to wisdom?
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All. There is no way out with all. Everything is included with all. There are no exceptions with all. That makes the statement powerful and final: everything is meaningless.
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We know the tree in the photo is dead. But what’s inside? This is about knowing what’s inside the invisible human heart.
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The Grand Canyon is a place of overwhelming peace. Its still vastness enters the heart of every visitor. Call it intense nature peace. There is another kind of peace. God makes both nature and soul peace. In the book of Hebrews God’s peace is given in a concluding benediction.
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Hope is an expectation. Certainty dwells in hope. Confidence lives in hope. True hope is found in a person. Not a politician. Not a sports hero. Not in anything material. There is forever perfection in this One. Just wanted you to know. He is the source of hope.
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There’s the man with a withered hand. His life has been difficult. There’s a band of experts who cannot see the truth. Finally, there is the one who is in charge. He has the authority and power to make permanent change. Yes, hope is here-look for it.
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Winston Churchill once said, “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” The very long ago philosopher Heraclitus said, “There is nothing permanent except change.”There is a flaw in this thinking. Humans are imperfect, we need to change. But One who is perfect should never change. Imagine perfection: past, present-forever. There is a Perfect One.
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This is what we need. All of us-collectively, yes, the planet. All of us need this, none of us deserves it. But we receive it as a free gift. Be amazed, what we deserve we are not given, what we are completely unworthy of we receive. This account is proof.
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Ever been exhorted? You know- presented with an appeal? Some we can ignore, others must be faced. It depends upon the authority of the one making the appeal. Success in achieving a difficult appeal usually depends upon personal effort...but not in this case.
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Someone said this week, "Many people go through life in silent desperation." Do you agree? Do you often find life burdens greater than you can handle? The burdens we all carry can be lifted. Really. Click on the picture-find out.
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Watch the northern lights, be awe struck at the immense display of light in a star-filled sky. Such beauty is no accident. God creates this light display. No scientist has such power or creativity. Northern lights point us to the One unshakeable.
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What's our biggest problem? My guess this one is in the top three of greatest human problems. It's our pride. Really. Pride stops apologies. Pride conceals truth. Pride blinds. Oh for sure-it's a problem.
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No one could stand before Him. An imperfect human cannot ever be in the presence of infinite holiness. But infinite love found a way-a permanent way. Every "yes" to this way is welcomed into eternity. Completely astounding. It is the perfect way.
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Have you watched a sunset? Where does the peace surrounding a sunset originate? Why is the time of sunset so spectacular? Could it be our inner thoughts recognize a power far greater than human? This is not about sunsets. But sunsets enable us to think of what's true.
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It's one tough assignment. No, not weaving a web. Being at peace with others, living a holy life, keeping bitterness out of your attitude. Perhaps a spider web IS easier! Every human has this assigned life task.
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Look what HE did. In 2023 almost 4 million people traveled to Yosemite National Park to see magnificence. He did that. When He walked the earth HE brought dead people to life. Truth in results. Look what He did.
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Need a successful self-improvement plan? Want to be a better "you?" Now is where the hard part comes. Get a new grip on life. Give up. Let God do His work in you.
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