“For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.” Philippians 1:21-23 […]
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We Need More …
We need more than a politician telling us that the government has us covered… we need a Savior who says that underneath us are everlasting arms of care. (Deuteronomy 33:27) We need more than a handyman to keep our home livable … we need a Savior who says he’s gone to prepare for us […]
God’s Banana Pudding
“They were living for heaven. And now God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has made a heavenly city for them.” Hebrews 11:15,16 Living Bible You can’t read the eleventh chapter of Hebrews without sensing God’s pride in the impressive group listed there. Many of our ancient heroes are mentioned. Their […]
Juli and Jesus
Yesterday Juli was laboriously breathing earth’s air. Today she’s inhaling the pure atmosphere of heaven. Yesterday was filled with pain. Today is filled with awe and wonder. Yesterday was the longest twenty-four hours she had ever endured. Today eternity stretches out beyond comprehension. Yesterday there seemed no end to the battle. Today there is no […]
The Applause Isn’t For You!
“All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.” Jude 25 New Living Translation As he carried Jesus through the cheering crowd amid shouts of praise and adulation, […]
Heaven’s Heroes
Heaven’s Heroes It’s been on the schedule since before creation and we’ve waited to participate in it since we first heard it announced. The rewards for Christian service are about to be given out. We stand with attention transfixed on the judgment seat of Christ. (II Corinthians 5:10) The throng cannot be numbered and […]
Where Has Heaven Gone?
Keeping heaven in focus “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” Titus 2:13 KJV We don’t think about heaven as much as we used to. And we don’t preach about it much either. And because we don’t, heaven has slipped into the background … […]
Blurred Pictures
Even beauty can be blurred Aside from a fuel stop on my way to Viet Nam in the 70’s … this was my first ‘feet on the ground’ experience in Hawaii. With only two days and one night and a banquet to conduct and follow-up to handle, there wouldn’t be much sightseeing. But I had […]
Heaven-made Marriages?
It is said that some marriages are made in heaven. Although poetic, it’s not true. Incubated in heaven, perhaps… but made right here on earth through: Sunlit days of hope and plans… Warm evenings of romance and intimacy… Dark nights of lonely separation… Endless loads of wash… First baby smiles and steps… Quickly grabbed […]