-
Recent Posts
Previous Posts
Categories
-
Join 757 other subscribers
Meta
Social
Category Archives: Christian Living
Highway to Heaven
The above photograph taken from a spot on I-80 in Wyoming shows why this road is called the “Highway to Heaven”. It looks like you can drive right up into the clouds…and beyond! This picture serves to remind Christians that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Heaven, highway to heaven, I-80 in Wyoming, illustration, Jesus, John 14:6, salvation
Leave a comment
It Can Wait
I walked into a public restroom today and noticed a machine that dispenses condoms. The advertising slogan on the machine caught my eye— “When life just can’t wait.” Sadly, that’s the philosophy of many people in the world today. Those … Continue reading
Which Religion?
In a recent column, Dear Abby gave this advice to someone who asked for direction in choosing between religions—“…consider which religion meets your needs…” Unfortunately, that’s the way many people think when they are seeking religion. They are looking for … Continue reading
When Life Is Hard
During a 1957 Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, batter Richie Ashburn hit a foul ball into the stands, breaking the nose of a female fan. When play resumed, Ashburn hit the woman again with another foul ball as she was being … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged fan hit by foul ball, hardships, illustration, John 16:33, peace, Richie Ashburn, suffering, trials
Leave a comment
Joseph: Man with a Plan
While in prison, Joseph gained a reputation for being able to interpret dreams (Genesis 40). When Pharaoh had some disturbing dreams, he was told about a prisoner who might be able to give him an interpretation, so he called for … Continue reading
Joseph: Man of Forgiveness
Joseph’s brothers had cruelly sold him into slavery. Years later, Joseph found himself second-in-command in Egypt. Furthermore, he was in charge of the food that Egypt had stockpiled to get them through the famine that had been predicted. When his … Continue reading
Joseph: Man of Integrity
Joseph’s jealous and hate-filled brothers sold him into slavery. Genesis 39 tells us that he ended up in Egypt as a slave to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials. Joseph did such a good job for his master that Potiphar promoted … Continue reading
Joseph: Man of Dreams
In Genesis 37 we are introduced to a remarkable young man by the name of Joseph. Only 17 years old, Joseph knew that God had a plan for his life. God showed that to him in a couple of dreams. … Continue reading
The Life of Joseph: Introduction
Joseph of the Old Testament is one of the most interesting people in the Bible. His story takes up a lot of space in the book of Genesis. Chapters 37 through 50 are almost entirely about Joseph. There is more … Continue reading
Resurgence
My mother-in-law received a flower at church this past Mothers’ Day in recognition of her being the oldest mother in attendance. I planted the bright red flower in front of our house. With a little fertilizer and regular watering, it … Continue reading
Jesustrek 