We judge books by their covers, without reading the book itself. We do the same with people—we look at the physical without trying to see the soul. And I admit that I am the worst offender. Sometimes I don’t even get past the clothes! Continue reading “Seeing Souls”
Category: Thought for the Day
Christian in Word or Action?
A lot of people say they are “Christian.” In fact, close to a third of the people on the planet say they are followers of Jesus Christ. However, I’m wondering if that is “Christian” in word only or in action? After all, talk is cheap. Continue reading “Christian in Word or Action?”
Jesus the Loser
Walked around the desert for 3 years and on several occasions they tried to stone him and throw him off a cliff. He ended up being beaten, spit on, hung from a cross. Judging by the world’s standards—especially in today’s world—Jesus is a loser. The biggest loser. Continue reading “Jesus the Loser”
From God’s Mouth to Your Ears
It may sound crazy to most, but God is calling each one of us individually. Yes, that includes you. God is talking. The question is: “Are you listening?” Continue reading “From God’s Mouth to Your Ears”
Simple Life, Simple Secrets
Life should be so very simple. God means life to be simple. We are the ones who complicate it. Our lives start out as a clean closet that we keep piling junk into daily. Before long that empty closet is stuffed with junk and overflowing.
I have found 7 very simple secrets to a simple life: Continue reading “Simple Life, Simple Secrets”
In the Beginning… Amen. First and Last Words of the Bible and Your Life.
The first and last words in the Bible are, “In the beginning” and “Amen” (Genesis 1:1 and Revelation 22:21). The lessons in between those words are a lesson on life. And each of our lives start with “In the beginning…” and end in “Amen.” In between is the story of each of our lives. How we live—what we learn from the lessons in the Bible, if anything—is the story of our life.
“Amen” and life is over but then a new life begins. Where we spend that life in eternity depends on how we live this life and what we have leaned from beginning to Amen end.
Something to reflect on this weekend. Have a great one!
Rise with Jesus!!!
Time to rise, just like Jesus did over 2,000 years ago. What I mean in a very practical sense is to leave any of your old self behind that you don’t like. Then, move forward with your best self. Make a commitment that your “new” self will indeed be your “best” self.
Sure, we all take steps back at times as we move forward on the path of life. Just make sure the steps forward outnumber the steps backwards.
Now is a great time to look at your life, assess, and move forward with a better self. It’s time to rise—just like Jesus did.
Have a wonderful Easter season!
You and I Hung Jesus on the Cross
Make no mistake about it—You and I absolutely hung Jesus on the cross. We were there pounding in the nails and hoisting that cross up to leave Jesus hanging to die. Sounds like crazy talk and some religious mumbo-jumbo? It isn’t. We were there along with every other person dead, alive, and to come.
On this Good Friday, it’s at least one day we should remember that Jesus died for everyone—and to take our sins and wipe them away. So, unless you have never sinned, you were part of that crucifixion. As was I.
Something to think about today. Worth pondering the sacrifice Jesus made for us, what it is all about, and why He made it. Then, simply say “thanks!”
Finding Our Lost God
Look at the world: God is Lost. Meaning, we have lost God. God never loses us. We lose God. Look at Brussels today, Paris yesterday, the world in general. We have lost God. Worse yet, we have shut God out of our lives. And as we shut the door more on God we shut out the light in the world. The result is that world is getting darker. Not my speculation. Look around you. Fact. Continue reading “Finding Our Lost God”
Don’t Think Prayer Works? You’re Not Praying.
Prayer works. It’s that simple. There is no magic to prayer. It’s just a conversation with God. He’s always there, listening and waiting to talk. You just have to be there, talking and listening. If you don’t think prayer works, you are just not giving it a chance. Period. Continue reading “Don’t Think Prayer Works? You’re Not Praying.”
The Real Secrets to Life™ 