Where Does God Live?

The sages say that the answer to the question, “Where does God live?” is “Where you look for him.'”
Wendy Mogul
The Blessings of a Skinned Knee

If you don’t look for God you won’t find Him—even though he is right here!

Christian Acid Test #2—Forgiveness

I wrote a few days ago about the acid test of a real Christian is living in LOVE. God the Father first commanded us to LOVE. In order to open up our deaf ears the Father sent His only Son to repeat the command—LOVE. As is often the case when I write a post I end up being faced with it head on. A family situation is making it hard to do anything but LOVE. So, I’m trying my best to forgive in order to LOVE. Continue reading “Christian Acid Test #2—Forgiveness”

Are You Christian? Here’s the Acid Test.

LOVE!!! If you walk in love and believe that Jesus Christ is your Savior, you are Christian. Note the first criteria that you must walk in love. It’s not sufficient that you simply believe in Jesus. There are a lot of so called “christians” (intentional little “c”) out there who walk in anything but love. Unfortunately, they are not real Christians.  Continue reading “Are You Christian? Here’s the Acid Test.”

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”

One of the great, inspirational quotes from Maya Angelou, truly a shining light for us all. The world is a little dimmer with her passing but hopefully we will keep her light bright through the memories and add to it by letting our own lights shine.

My post from yesterday…

Is Your Light Shining?

Condolences, memories, and smiles!

Maya Angelou (1928-2014)

 

Is Your Light Shining?

We all have a light inside of us. It’s the light of God, who created each one of us in his own image and likeness of love. The world is so dark these days because we keep our light from shining. Let our lights shine and the darkness in the world diminishes. It’s that simple. Continue reading “Is Your Light Shining?”

Let Jesus In!

I learned this week that it’s not enough to believe in Jesus and follow his command to LOVE. You have to actively let Jesus into your life. He’s always a heartbeat away but you have to bring him into your heart. No religious mumbo-jumbo; just practical advice on how to live life to the fullest and conquer any obstacles. Continue reading “Let Jesus In!”

Are You Taking the Nails Out of the Cross or Hammering Them Back In?

You and I put Jesus on the cross. We had a hand in each nail strike. That’s because Jesus hung on that bloody cross to save us. Every day we are either taking the nails out to get Jesus off our personal cross or hammering them back in. This week I did some hammering as I let the noise of the world overwhelm me. Continue reading “Are You Taking the Nails Out of the Cross or Hammering Them Back In?”

Today Is Like No Other—Don’t Let It Pass You By!

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24)!!! I added the three exclamation points for emphasis because “this is the day that the Lord has made” and don’t let it pass you by without thanking him. We spend so much of our lives living in a combination of the past and the future that we forget about today. Regardless of your struggles today, today is a day like no other past or present. It is today and a God-made, unique, and special day. Give it and him some glory today. Continue reading “Today Is Like No Other—Don’t Let It Pass You By!”

Jesus Is Risen—Not Today But Every Day!

Around the world we celebrate Easter as the day Jesus rose from the dead. But the fact is he did not rise in the past tense but rises every day. And if we walk in Jesus’ footsteps we rise with him each day. Continue reading “Jesus Is Risen—Not Today But Every Day!”

God’s Mulligan

In golf a “do over” is a mulligan. God’s mulligan is grace. You have it, over and over again. It doesn’t go away—ever! Translation to all of this—you have unlimited fresh starts with God. In fact, every second of every day is a fresh start with God. Continue reading “God’s Mulligan”