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.
Read MoreHope 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.
Read MoreThere’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.
Read MoreWinston 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreSomeone 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.
Read MoreWatch 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.
Read MoreWhat'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.
Read MoreNo 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.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreLook 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.
Read MoreNeed 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.
Read MoreTruth is often difficult to accept. Many found John the Baptist to be offensive. His message was turn...the other word begins with R. His message is for us...now...today.
Read MoreQuite sure you would agree. Neither of us enjoys discipline. Yet the positive development of character is a fruit of discipline. Consider the self-discipline it took Noah to build the Ark. Still...we recoil at the thought of being disciplined. Did you know there are two other benefits of discipline? With HIS discipline, God gives them.
Read MoreThink of the times when a warning in advance saved another person embarrassment, injury, even life. A messenger who brings a warning is welcomed.
Read MoreIf you named three favorite things would discipline be one of them? Not likely. Discipline is not our favorite. Being corrected is not a pleasure. Should we accept discipline? Yes, if it comes from the right source.
Read MoreIt was a fair question. "Are you the One?" Truth-you and I need to know the answer to this question. Second truth: the answer left no doubt. He IS the One. (click on the cloud for the answer.)
Read MoreWant the truth? Witnesses help us establish the truth. There are thousands of witnesses to this truth. So many in fact that they are described as a "cloud of witnesses." Consider a towering cumulonimbus cloud of witnesses. What are you looking at for truth?
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