Tag: JesusChrist

Make Every Day Advent

We look at Advent especially at this time of year as a celebration at Christmas of the birth of Christ. Going forward, I am trying to make every day Advent by celebrating Jesus Christ in my life. Not some “holy roller” type of celebration but just a nod every day that I want, and need, Jesus in my life. I have found the hard way that life only has meaning when Jesus is in it. When he’s in my life there is light. When I shut Jesus out of my life it gets pretty dark.

That’s all for today. An Advent day. Make it a GREAT one!

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?”

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!””

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!

Why Can’t We Simply Get Along?

God gave us one, simply, easy command—LOVE! He sent His Son to show us how to LOVE. In a clear lesson on the ultimate in LOVE, Jesus gave His life for all of us. So, why do we have such a difficult time following God’s command to LOVE? Continue reading “Why Can’t We Simply Get Along?”

God Wants You to Enjoy Life to the Fullest!

Don’t let one day of your life pass you by. Not one day! Enjoy every day—every moment! We all have good and bad days. That’s what being human on this earth is about. But God clearly wants us to enjoy every day. Continue reading “God Wants You to Enjoy Life to the Fullest!”

God’s Always Home Waiting

We get lost on occasion. We stray from home. Sometimes we even leave home and squander everything we have been given. But God is always home, waiting for us to come back. In fact, he is less than a heartbeat away. We simply have to come back home to Him. Continue reading “God’s Always Home Waiting”