The 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.
Read MoreSee one dandelion end up with hundreds. What’s the problem with dandelions? True, they are beautiful. Equally true they spread rapidly. Unchecked, a green lawn can be overtaken by the dandelion in a short time. You and I have a spreading problem…left unchecked, the results produce heartache and human trial. This problem spreads quickly like yeast in dough. It’s called hypocrisy.
Read MoreEver heard of woe? It’s what happens to those who misuse their positions of authority for personal gain. Woe comes when we fail to acknowledge the “key to knowledge.” Woe isn’t something to anticipate. But, good news, there is a woe free path in life.
Read MoreIs there anyone you know whose words you always trust? Would you say this person is the ultimate authority? On everything? Would you confidently affirm this person never fails? There actually is an “Ultimate Authority.” Everything He says is truth. Its been that way forever.
Read MorePossibly the most difficult thing about Bible reading is getting started. Motivation is a plague for most. Yet, motivation to run comes quickly when a lion appears out of the bush and begins to bound toward you. A lion has come out of the bush…it is charging directly at you and me. Our best weapon…our only weapon is one God gives us. It’s His living Word, the Bible. The lion is on the way…pull out your sword, start reading!
Read MoreThis enemy is so smooth we seldom know he is present-until it is too late. With an earthly enemy a weapon is useful-both in defense and offense. You cannot see this enemy…but this enemy is not one to ignore, or let down our guard with. Earthly weapons are useless. Even a light saber- if there was such a thing, would be a useless weapon. To fight this enemy we must pick up the Sword…
Read MoreNeither of us think about battles. You are in one. You may not know it. I’m in the same battle. It gets worse. We cannot see the enemy. He has many weapons: temptation, anger, lies, hatred, and even laziness. It gets better. We have a sword…my advice: pick it up.
Read MoreWe know what someone means when they say, “I’m going to turn over a new leaf.” There is a problem with that thinking. It begins with the word “I.” Thinking we can fix our problems almost always leads to more problems. Want to know the permanent “fix” to human problems? The answer is here.
Read MoreIt’s quite simple to see the light around us. There can be light IN us. This light can “shine in a way others can see.
Read MoreNeed a sign? Want proof God is real? He is real even though our eyes cannot see Him. Does it seem wise to base eternity on one criteria? The criteria is a long used one-seeing is believing. We have 5 senses. Should we rely only on one? The plant in the picture (a Pasque Flower) grows even with snow on the ground. We can’t see the power that makes this plant freeze proof.
Read MoreThis is a blessing. No, not the Ruby Crowned Kinglet. Seeing it was a delight, but not a blessing. The blessing we have in mind is far better. To be blessed is to be approved. This is the ultimate approval. It is the approval of God on our lives. True-God loves us no matter what. But He approves us every time we do this. If you have read this far, you can receive God’s infinitely good blessing. Read the blog to find out how easy it is.
Read MoreAre you with me or against me? We may ask this question of another human. The room shifts when God asks this question of us. Are you with me or against me? This is a question God asks of every one of us. He knows our answer today…one day He will ask the question of us in person. Here it is again: “Are you with me or against me?”
Read MoreIt was a powerful, sincere, deceptively simple request. It was teach us to talk with God…we can talk with God. We call talking with God prayer. What was his exact request? It was, “Lord, teach us to pray.”
Read MoreHow do we determine what is necessary? Is a better job necessary? How about a bigger home? Would that be necessary? Is recognition by others necessary. There is one necessary thing. Want to know the truth? None of the things mentioned are necessary. What is?
Read MoreEver ask a question and gotten an answer you never expected? This even happens to lawyers. What did this lawyer do with the unexpected answer to his question?
Read MoreMy guess is you have taken a few tests in your life. This is about a life quiz. There is only one question. It is the most important question you and I will ever answer.
Read MoreIf you were the most wealthy person on earth…you couldn’t take it with you at death. Money is tangible only during a lifetime. This is about counting the cost. It’s about a view beyond now.
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