It matters who you’re faithful and true to. I know my 10th grade English teacher would correct me on that sentence. But I said it that way to make a point. Of course, it’s just good sense to be faithful and true to your family and friends, as long as they return the favor. But can any of them keep you safe? Not really. … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: John
What God said can raise the dead. Ain’t that cool?! If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time at all, you know how many (probably most) people think you’re a little touched in the head. They think you’re so gullible for believing in a person no one can see. And they laugh, or make fun, or get mad when you attempt to … The rest of the story…
I need mercy on me. How about you? I’ve lived an interesting life so far. I’ve already lived longer than my Dad and his two brothers. And it’s already longer than several other relatives and friends I’ve known. But I don’t know if it would have been this long if it wasn’t for God’s mercy on me. I don’t want to imagine the hopelessness … The rest of the story…
“Because I can” is actually a good answer. Did you ever get into stupid kid arguments when you were a kid? Well, when I was kid, arguing with a brother or sister like most kids do, I was as good as anybody with those goofy kid answers to stupid kid questions. Most of the questions started with “why?” So, of course, most of the … The rest of the story…
The 2017 eclipse of the sun reveals the Son August 21, 2017, in America millions of people will be looking up to see the eclipse of the sun by our moon. It’s a pretty cool phenomenon. And what makes it even cooler is that it doesn’t happen by accident. Want proof? How about being able to predict when eclipses occur? That’s certainly not random, … The rest of the story…
Ever notice how brightly light shines in the darkness? Even a tiny match light shines in the darkness. You can see it from hundreds of yards away. In times of war, or during acts of espionage, people have lost their lives because of one tiny light. And many lives have been saved by one small light shining in the darkness. Light is extremely important. … The rest of the story…
Do you have an abundance of love in your life? Or simply an abundance of things? An abundance of love in your life doesn’t manifest itself in how much stuff you have. Or how much stuff you give to others. The things you can give others will never measure up to the love you give. And your Creator says your “life does not consist … The rest of the story…
Can you overcome the world? The question in the picture below asks if it’s still possible to overcome the world. It’s sort of a trick question, because you were never able to overcome the world. Don’t feel bad. Neither was anyone else…on their own power. Realizing this gives you access to awesome power. Wouldn’t it be great if, everywhere you went, people were just … The rest of the story…
When you look around, does it appear that God is the ruler of this world? I hope you’ve given your heart to Jesus. I hope you’ve trusted He died and rose from the dead for your sins. I hope your hope is in the one true, living, loving Creator of the universe. I hope you’re willing to lean on God’s understanding rather than your … The rest of the story…
When you realize you are not good enough to live forever, your life can change forever. It’s tough, sometimes, to find out there’s something you love and enjoy, but you are not good enough to pursue it. Have you ever found yourself in that boat? I remember multiple things like for me. The first real letdown was when I wanted to be on the … The rest of the story…