I’m reading a book, Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promise, And The Exhilarating Future That Awaits You (John Burke), that gives some common, exciting visions of heaven from people purporting to have been there near death. Although God’s promise is there is an eternity, and heaven is one side of that eternity, there is a heaven on earth in each of us. We just need to find it inside of us and this life becomes heaven, regardless of its twists and turns. And find that heaven inside of you and the eternity of heaven is a sure thing. Continue reading “Heaven Is In You”
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There are 7 Secrets to Life — LIVE, READ, LOVE, FIGHT, BELIEVE, LIVE & PRAY. Live you life by them and you will find lasting happiness, peace, and fulfillment. Life was meant to be so simple. We are the ones who complicate it. God wants us to enjoy life to the fullest!
Do You Live to Body or Soul?
This isn’t some esoteric, religious, and even impractical question. You can live life with your body ruling the way or you can walk the path of life with your soul guiding the way. Think about the differences. Living according to your body means pleasing it in ways that are only physical. And when your body dies it’s all over. Living according to your soul is preparation for eternity that starts with a brief opening act on this earth. The choice is yours. Continue reading “Do You Live to Body or Soul?”
Going There More Important Than Arriving
This is a great quote to remember every day…
When we think of the journey of life, the going is more important than the arriving. We are not here to be somewhere. We are here to live and to share our lives with each other. Our lives are the ultimate pilgrimage. Reverend James O’Leary, I Think I Am Happier Than I Think I Am
Share your life with at least one person today. Better yet, share it with everyone you meet. Try to give just a little of yourself with everyone around you today. And tomorrow and tomorrow.
The walk of life is more important than the end of the journey. Remember that and the journey never ends in an eternity of bliss.
God Says, “Just Smile!”
God means life to be so very simple. We are the ones who complicate life beyond all complication. God wants us to live life to the fullest. We are the ones who manage to live it to the least. That’s because we ignore God’s one command to LOVE. And you start loving with one simple little gesture—a smile. Continue reading “God Says, “Just Smile!””
The Secret to Golf & Life: Hold On Lightly!
After more years than I can recall playing golf, I finally found a secret to the game. Hold the club lightly, as lightly as you possibly can. The problem with golf is that we hold the club as tightly as possible, practically choking it to death. The result is it creates tension in our entire bodies, making it very difficult to really swing through the golf ball. So, what’s a golf lesson has to do with life? Continue reading “The Secret to Golf & Life: Hold On Lightly!”
Facing Your Giants
We all have “giants” in our lives. Those seemingly monumental obstacles that we can’t face or don’t want to face. If we just BELIEVE we can face anything—do anything and be anyone. But we let doubt, and those whispers in our ears, convince us that we can’t possibly face our giants. So, we give up or simply lay down in life.
Stand up to your giants! If you want some inspiration, look no further than Jesus who faced giant after giant, the final one being a brutal death on the cross. And if you need some visible inspiration watch this clip from the movie, Facing the Giants. Then, watch the movie.
Don’t let doubt stop you from facing the giants in your life. Believe! And slay some giants like David. Or, better yet, like Jesus!
Transform Yourself By Not Conforming
I think one of the best Bible verses to live by is Romans 12:2 which says:
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Take a few minutes to read this verse over several times and really understand what Continue reading “Transform Yourself By Not Conforming”
Be Strong in the Lord and in His Mighty Power
In title, this is a message from Paul to the people of Ephesus but it was more likely meant for a broader group of Gentiles.
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10
I think it is a message for all of us—you and me—and generations to come. I have found that one of the Secrets to Life is BELIEVE. Paul’s thoughts of “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power” are the essence of BELIEVE. You can do anything, be anything if you just BELIEVE. If you are strong in the Lord, and HIs beyond mighty power, what can’t you do? As I say over and over again, the only thing holding you back is doubt and the only one holding you back is you.
Tap into the all-mighty power of God. Be strong in Him today!
Pope Francis Is Not ‘Progressive’—He’s a Priest
There is a very good background article in the Atlantic on Pope Francis and his visit to the U.S. We try to put people in boxes of left and right; Democrat and Republican. The Pope doesn’t fit into any box other than he is a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ.
“My hope is that we will be moved by the fear of remaining shut up within structures which give us a false sense of security, within rules which make us harsh judges, within habits which make us feel safe, while at our door people are starving and Jesus does not tire of saying to us: ‘Give them something to eat.’”
Regardless of what box you put yourself in, these are profound words that are food for thought.
Give someone something to eat today!
Your Ego Versus God
The only one standing in the way of you realizing your true potential in life is you—led by your ego. Every time I stumble in life—and it’s more than I would like—it’s because I trip over my ego. When you are filled with your own ego it crowds out God in your life. And when God is missing nothing good happens. Nothing. It may feel good for a short time, but not for the long haul of life. Continue reading “Your Ego Versus God”
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