Sonshine for your soul
Posted in heaven on Feb 14th, 2012
It’s true that wholesome blessings often come into the lives of people who choose Christianity.
But gaining earthly blessings should never be the reason to confess Christ as Savior with our words and baptism.
And any evangelistic message we share should speak most to eternal blessings, not earthly blessings.
Why? Because the latter are not guaranteed. [...]
Posted in endurance on Feb 6th, 2012
“Don’t miss the bus.”
“A day late and a dollar short.”
“You snooze, you lose.”
These are just some of figures of speech that the English language uses to warn people against apathy, particularly toward important deadlines.
Part of life is learning how to be prepared for deadlines.
Miss them and there’s a cost.
Sometimes there is [...]
Posted in trust on Jan 26th, 2012
For most issues in life, we trust in the competency of those with whom we’re dealing, whether it be a medical professional or a banking associate or restaurant chef or an auto mechanic or any other service provider.
But when push comes to shove and it seems like we’re teetering on the precipice of physical [...]
Posted in blessings on Jan 25th, 2012
I’m glad that God’s love and rich promises aren’t just for A-list people.
From the time we’re little kids, we see how society shows favoritism to the beautiful people, the wealthy people, the athletic people and, begrudgingly, to the manipulatively violent people.
Average people or those deemed as marginal by society? Sorry, Charlie, to quote an old [...]
Posted in blessings on Jan 20th, 2012
There’s no question that Jacob’s son Joseph had a difficult path early in his adult life. Betrayal by his jealous brothers left him stuck in a pagan land and beset with unjust treatment, yet Joseph remained faithful to God.
Genesis chapters 37-50 describe in great detail the various experiences Joseph faced and how God worked [...]
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Martin Drummond