Rebellion. Straying. Resentful. Anger.
These were all my former characteristics as a Christian 30 years ago.
Yet, through it all, God still loves me. Unconditionally.
He loves you too.
Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Read MoreWill others remember us when we’re gone?
Serve God, serve others and love those around you.
Leave an everlasting legacy of love.
Isaiah 46:9 - “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me;”
Read MoreAs a Christian, we are to love our enemies. Really? Yes.
It’s only by God’s grace that this can be accomplished.
I’m here to testify that if you love and serve those who hate you, life is better.
Luke 6:27 - “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
Read Morecomes wonder and imagination.
When did we grownups lose this?
Look at life differently today. See God’s creation all around you and imagine the wonder of it all.
Matthew 18:3 - “And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Read MoreAs long as you keep running from your enemies, they will keep chasing you.
Enemies are not just people, they come in the form of anger, depression, relationships.
Stop running. Let God fight your battles for you.
Deuteronomy 28:7 - “The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.”
Read MoreThis is to my mom, who told me this often. She always wanted me to look for the good in the day.
I thank God for my mom, the lessons she taught me, the love she tenderly gave, and the role model of Christ she wore each day.
Look for something good in your day, today and every day.
Romans 8:28 - “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.”
Read MoreYes, there is a better place than where we live now. Jesus went ahead and prepared it for us. Oh how sweet that day will be to meet our creator.
Have you made your reservation yet?
John 11:25 - “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;”
Read MoreBridges connect us to other areas, where, without them, we would be stuck on one side. So it is with Jesus, without Him in your life, you’re stuck here.
Ephesians 2:18 - “For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.”
Read MoreIf you’re a fellow Christian (one of God’s kids), death is not the end. Death to us will be a reunion of a lifetime.
Romans 6:5 - “For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.”
Read MoreGive your time to God, and He will give to you.
Philippians 4:6 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Read MoreIf you’re lonely, seek God. He already knows your needs.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Read MoreGod uses waiting to change us. Look for God in the waiting. He uses this time to prepare us for what’s ahead.
Waiting is hard, but God’s plan is always good.
Psalms 27:14 - “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
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