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There is a story about children playing in a field and discovering an old abandoned railroad spur. Each child tries to walk balancing on the rail, but most fall off after a few steps. Two smart little boys put their heads together and announce that they can walk the entire length of the track...
" What're you doin' tomorrow?"
It was Friday, and a group of schoolboys discussed plans for that weekend. Freddie was aglow with anticipation. He and his dad were going to the season-opening big-league game.
" Yeh, I've heard that before." retorted Glen. " My dad says we're going someplace, but...
Have you noticed that what we do is "hurry up and wait"?
We race around and get everything prepared and then wait for the event to happen.
Yet, note that Jesus, with all that He accomplished, never seemed to be in a hurry. He never seemed terribly rushed.
There is a sense of calm and...
He died so that we are made fresh and clean, given a new life, a new way of living, a new relationship, a new rule of God in our hearts and minds. Jesus does mind if we try to tack our Christianity on to our old ways. The new life demands an end to the old ways of behaviour, old attitudes, in...
Christians are always talking about heaven, and looking forward to seeing Jesus, and wondering (out loud) just how much better things will be when they die. It must seem a little strange to someone whose reality is tied to earth and mortality.
It must also seem strange when Christians say...
Looking To Heaven
It is, and it must be, an earnest desire.
We start to heaven in a flame and it ought to be fanned to an intense flame at each step.
The Christian's attitude is toward heaven, not to die, merely to be clothed of the present. It is not simply to get rid of the cumbrance of the...
This morning " O Lord " I feel like singing and telling everyone about how great You are.
If only they knew the debts of Your love and concern for those who follow you.
But when I sing my songs are so often off-key.
When I speak, my speech is so inadequate.
Lord, I simply cannot express what I...