Do you hear stories of those who have participated in every sin the world offers, then come to Jesus and seem to share the most exciting testimonies? Do you read about King David who—as if being king were not reward enough—also had 1,000 beautiful wives? (The Bible does not say all 1,000 were beautiful, butContinue reading “BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART. Revelation 14:4-5.”
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WHAT IS YOUR DESTINY? Daniel 12:3,13.
People talk a lot about “destiny,” as if it is all known and planned out. And perhaps it is. God certainly knows the future. But He gives us so many choices. You will only achieve a great destiny by making hard choices. Destiny can mean fame, riches, a good marriage, a loving home, or manyContinue reading “WHAT IS YOUR DESTINY? Daniel 12:3,13.”
Life is Short.
Have you ever faced your own mortality? People who know they should be dead, but got a second chance at life often make changes. It is as if they suddenly realized what matters most. A man on TV’s “I Should Not Be Alive,” was lost 20 days in the jungle at Cozumel—he had no food,Continue reading “Life is Short.”
Obituaries.
One of the most popular sections of the newspaper is the obituaries. Friends of mine scour the obits, collecting nicknames. “Oh, look at this name: Booboo Eddie! I love that!” I’ve also heard: Bingo Willie, Rookie Amtrak, Sugar Foot, and Momma Peaches. But an obituary is so much more. It is a chance to sumContinue reading “Obituaries.”
Wealth ≠ Credibility.
If a famous person endorses a product, we are more likely to buy it. If a movie star talks about recycling, we are more likely to start sorting our trash. This is even true with people like Paris Hilton and the Kardashians—celebrities who are famous for what? For nothing. They are famous for being famous,Continue reading “Wealth ≠ Credibility.”
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