Tag Archive for: Eternity

Life Can be a Rollercoaster Ride

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I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.] (John 16:33, AMP)

Lately, I’ve been thinking life is kind of like a rollercoaster ride. There’s that moment you get in the ride and hear, “keep your arms and legs inside.” You brace yourself for the wild ride. Your anticipation mounts as you climb to the top of what will be a free fall. Then you dangle a lit bit on top just to give you that final moment of sweet thrill! The thrill gives way to the beautiful free fall. You pick up speed as you head to who knows where. You slowly adjust yourself to the ride, thinking you’ve got this, it’s not so bad. Then comes the loopy da loop. One loop and your good. Then another loop and another. Often leaving you guessing of when your feet will be steady on the ground again.

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The Christian Life isn’t a Competition

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I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error]. (2 Timothy 4:7, AMP)

Reflecting back on the Olympics, I see a team spirit and oneness of those who competed. How many times did you see teammates cheering on the sidelines excited that Michael Phelps earned one more medal? Or the gymnasts who cheered each other on? Or the diving athletes David Boudia and Steele Johnson who gave God the glory and shared that their identitiy is in Christ, not an Olympic medal? Read more

The Power of Grace

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Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)

One incredible thing I continue to learn through my boys is the power of grace. I can tell you that on a daily basis I need them to offer me grace. I have seen these sweet little boys offer grace with a kiss for my boo boos, I’ve seen grace through their hugs after I’ve said I’m sorry, I see grace through them forgiving me quickly and wanting to enjoy the next moment with me. They continue to reflect to me the grace that my Father offers me.

God does not hold my sin against me. He’s not looking to punish me. He put the punishment of my sins on Jesus Christ. Where judgment is deserved, I receive grace. God gives me His umerited favor and freely lavishes it on me. That continues to dumbfound me. God loves us! Wow, that is a thought that should daily amaze us. Read more

Laser Like Focus

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But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.  For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.  He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.  Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 4:8-11)

This is a great way to start the week.  This passage is packed full of sweet morsels to get you through a new day.  I pray this acronym below encourages you and uplifts you in many ways.

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Are you tired of Small Talk

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Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value]. For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. (Colossians 3:1-4, AMP)

This last week I was greatly blessed by a renewed friendship.  A friend of mine that I met in college recently moved to town with her family.  It has been 14 years since we’ve seen each other.  Thanks to Facebook we have managed to somewhat stay in touch.

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