Peek Into Eternity

Do you look forward to forever? What do you think forever will be? Do you think of it as floating on clouds? Do you envision streets of gold? Do you view yourself living in a crystal palace? Do you think you will be playing a harp and singing for eternity? There are many assumptions ofContinue reading “Peek Into Eternity”

A Joyful Scare

Have you ever had someone quietly sneak up on you and scare you? Have you walked around a corner and be scared because someone was standing there? Were you trembling for a few minutes after that? Have you thought about how the disciples felt when Jesus just appeared? When people sneak up on us orContinue reading “A Joyful Scare”

Baptized by the Spirit

How quickly do you react to something you have heard? Does it depend on what it is you hear? If it is bad news, do you have an immediate reaction? If it is good news, do you first want to verify it before you react? How quickly did you react to the good news ofContinue reading “Baptized by the Spirit”

Paying Homage

What do you think of when you hear someone paying tribute? What does it mean to give homage to someone? Do you believe it is respecting and honoring the person verbally? Do you believe it is presenting the person with gifts? Could it be both? It is awards season, which means there will be severalContinue reading “Paying Homage”

Come Into God’s Presence

Have you ever been at a loss for words? Are there times when you simply do not know what to say? Do you say nothing during those times, or do you ramble on about nothing? Has a loss of words happened when you were praying? Do you know you have Someone who intercedes for you?Continue reading “Come Into God’s Presence”

Anticipation Satisfied

Have you ever had to wait for something? Was the anticipation agonizing? Were you waiting for something you were promised? When the time finally came, were you overjoyed when it arrived? Will you be overjoyed when Christ returns? We have all waited for something. It may have been a Christmas present we had asked for.Continue reading “Anticipation Satisfied”