There is a door of death that awaits us all. When this door opens it does so quickly and often without warning. It ushers us into eternity, then closes securely behind us, never allowing us re-entry into this world again. We’re not alarmed when old people die. But, when others leave this world early, it causes us to think about things we may not want … Continue reading Close to the End
“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 Continue reading
I like the story of Jonah. It’s an easy read. I pity the mockers of the whale story. They miss the mercy and compassion of God to sinners. Looking closer, I notice the anger of Jonah and peer into his heart a little deeper. He was a prophet and feared God, but he wanted God to judge these men. They were cruel and violent, so … Continue reading Justified Anger
God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Continue reading
I had a dream I was in heaven and it was a most dreadful day. God’s mercy had come to an end. He had changed His mind regarding the sins we had committed against Him. His anger had flared up and His patience had worn thin. He had reconsidered and decided that He should have punished us instead of pardoning us. After years in Heaven … Continue reading If Mercy came to an End
Sometimes God really surprises us with the people He decides to save. Saul of Tarsus was one of these. He was a terrible person dragging men and women to prison and torturing some of them to death. He thought he was doing God a good service. I’m fascinated every time I read this passage. Jesus came down again just to pay this man a personal … Continue reading His Chosen Vessels
I went to see my Dad today. He’s 84 and lives with strangers now. He was once our leader and provider. Now he sits alone at the dining table with TV noise in the background. I remember how big and strong he was, now his frailty overshadows his large hands, as he sits in a wheelchair. I pass by empty eyes and blank stares down … Continue reading Useful to the End
