“Everything happens for a reason” continued…. More than likely it wasn’t when someone bought a car or house. Also likely wasn’t used for congratulating on an achievement. The reason for good happening comes from the individual so an exterior causation isn’t needed. We take credit for the good. It’s interesting that when something unfortunate orContinue reading “For a reason…”
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Death is suicide
Everyone that dies, dies from suicide. What about car accident, sickness, accidents, or natural causes? Yes, those are the reasons their mortal bodies are no longer walking the earth. Does that mean they are dead? Not necessarily. One person that I know truthfully, that died, is Jesus. He died on the cross, for our sins,Continue reading “Death is suicide”
Cake and eat it too
Are you seeking security or adventure? Why isn’t this question and/or? There’s adventures people go on that are calculated to minimize risk, still there’s always a chance something can go astray. However, my adventure is a journey to eternity with Jesus Christ. He has laid out all the calculations to make it to that finalContinue reading “Cake and eat it too”
Great Comforter
What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? “who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”2 Corinthians 1:4 NIV When you need comfort, how is that found? When alone in this world it’s either dependentContinue reading “Great Comforter”
Deny ourselves
What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? According to Webster dictionary a definition for harmony is: “a systematic arrangement of parallel literary passages (as of the Gospels) for the purpose of showing agreement or harmony” Did you know that was a definition for harmony? I didn’t either. Makes sense to meContinue reading “Deny ourselves”
Jesus is having it all.
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” Romans 11:36 KJV “for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they beContinue reading “Jesus is having it all.”
Servant of God
What job would you do for free? It’s a complex concept, the concept of free. I say I would be a servant of God for free, but what part of that is free. First, being a servant of God means doing His will. Help and forgive others, living righteously, rightly divide the word of truth,Continue reading “Servant of God”
Everyone has faith
The atheists ask how the Christians have faith in a God they cannot see. Since He is unseen he cannot be real. In light of that fact, the alternative is to put your faith in nothing. You believe that beyond us there is nothing. After this life is nothing. There isn’t a purpose or meaningContinue reading “Everyone has faith”
Where are you?
In this very moment, where are you? Your body may be in a certain spot but is your mind there as well? How often we are in one place but our minds are fractured amongst numerous stresses, worries, or fears. I can recall times when I would be driving and after many miles I wouldContinue reading “Where are you?”
Child of God
“And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 18:3 NIV I hear people call others all sorts of names and labels. I try to shy away from this ritual now knowing that it’s not truly who they are. I haveContinue reading “Child of God”
33 and a Third 