Notes On Life

 Are you “on-line?” Do you use a cell phone, Bluetooth, WiFi, or Watch TV over Satellite? In today’s world it is almost impossible to live “off-line” but what we also need to realize that the actual ‘radiation danger’ from these devices is much more Spiritual Than Physical …and here is why. All of the above are transmitted through the AIR, and guess who is in control of that?!? The Bible tells us that it is Satan, the Evil One the “Prince of the Air” (Ephesians 2:2) In this wireless over-the-air world we are constantly bombarded with bad news of strife, war, conflict and the like and constantly programmed by ’news’ and ’entertainment’ that increase our anxiety, worry, and fear and no wonder. Consider who is lord over it. Today’s verse and Job 1:7 tell us why this is happening when God asks Satan where he has been, and the Devil replies, “from going to and from in the earth, and walking up and down in it.” So let’s put these pieces together… The “Evil One” is IN the earth, ON the...

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 Everyone is in a hurry these days, and while people are rushing to and fro, they may want to reconsider the direction they’re heading instead of how fast they are going. The reality is that we are all rushing to one final destination, and that is that is —  life as we know it is going to end at some point . Instead, we’re rushing down the street of life without considering how important it is to safely arrive at our FINAL DESTINATION . The prophet Amos reminded the Jews how God miraculously saved them from the Egyptians escaping through the Red Sea, yet in the years following were ‘swift of foot’ to make haste in their own direction — instead of moving towards God. Friend, are you laying skid marks rushing towards things you think are important? If so consider it’s not how fast or how much you do in this life that is important, but setting your heart on where you are going and how you are going to get there. Christ is the way. The Bible is the map. Are you rushing towards God, or ...

 What do you want ADDED most to your life? Many might think that a brand new car, a better house, a fabulous wardrobe, or a luxurious vacation will satisfy and while all these would be an enjoyable ‘happening’ in that moment, but once that moment passes… Then What? The problem with fun, exciting, expensive things or events is that as nice as they are, they only last for a limited period of time — and then there is an end to it. It might be a new love affair, partying, or doing something exciting — or even dangerous — or any number of other treks down a road seeking happiness, but once that moment of ‘Happiness’ concludes, where does that road take you? Our search in life for satisfaction places all of us at a crossroad of CHOICES. Either we choose treks for HAPPINESS or a trek for TRUTH . Given that happiness is tied to the temporary immediateness of what is happening , what does the alternative of “Truth” mean or look like? Today’s scripture points us to seek what is ‘best’ in th...

 In the blockbuster adventure movie, “Raiders Of The Lost Ark,” Indiana Jones scoured the world for the fabled ‘Ark of the Covenant,’ however once he found it he was thwarted by evil enemies seeking the same prize, and in the end lost it again to a burial of bureaucracy. Whether you realize it or not, you also are on a treasure hunt seeking the desire of your heart. It could be being accepted to a particular college, finding the perfect spouse, landing that huge job, or having great business, financial, or social success, but even if you do get what you hoped for — like the ark which was wheeled away to obscurity — whatever you had so desperately longed for will eventually pass away. However like the ancient ark of Israel, there is a treasure that is more precious than anything in the world, but just as the nemesis that were continually seeking Indiana Jones’ demise, there is an enemy that also seeks to keep you from ever finding this priceless treasure, and that is your ETERNAL SA...

 On the 1950’s game show “Truth or Consequences,” contestants were asked a question and then had to quickly reply. If they were wrong, there was a ‘consequence’ and in the comedy farce that was the hallmark of the show, if they also mocked in jest the host AND the question, there was an even bigger consequence to pay.  ;-) While life is not a game show, there are serious questions that we face on how we live and answer the questions of our lives by our thoughts, words, and deeds. However there are some that mock questions about what is presented as ‘truth’ as outdated superstitious teachings that are not applicable to these times or their lives and see no valid reason for ANY consequences for their actions. If that’s you, Fair Enough. On the other hand as today’s verse implores us IF today’s Bible verse is true then Don’t mislead yourself into thinking that there aren’t any consequences for not answering to truth . Sure! You can disagree — but consider this… Life is a great jo...

  ‘THE DOOR’ that Jesus is speaking about here is the entrance to heaven and eternal life. We all have an opportunity to go through that door, but for a variety of reasons some do not choose to do so. Some say, ‘I don’t believe that door goes anywhere I want to go’, or ‘I’m going to go through a different door’, or best (or worst yet!) ‘I’ll go one day (… but I have plenty of time.) ’ However as today’ scripture says, some will come to the door too late and then it will be closed and locked. At that point the worst thing that you can hear when knocking and pleading outside the door to eternal life is Christ to walk away and say I DON’T KNOW YOU! Friend, ALL of us have an invitation to go through the door to salvation and eternal life, but if you tarry or refuse to enter, once it closes no matter how much you stand knocking on the door it will remain closed forever. So friend accept Jesus’ invitation to be in eternity by simply asking you to forgive you of your sins. When you do He...

 I was at Starbucks this morning looking forward to enjoying a large black Pike Place coffee and lemon pound cake. It was a perfect day to sit out on the patio but all the tables were full except one by the sidewalk. Eagerly getting there, I found out why because it was sadly filthy with wadded up napkins, discarded coffee lids and a line of some sticky liquid mixed with crumbs. Grabbing a wad of napkins it only took just a few seconds to wipe everything clean and toss it all into the trash. In the Boy Scouts were we were taught to ’always leave somewhere cleaner than we found it” and it would not have taken that much effort for the previous patrons to have done the same. This got me thinking — “Why didn’t they take the time to do that?” And it also raised another question of “What were those people taught to act this way?” which led to an even bigger question of “How are people taught To Live Their Lives? ” In today”s anything-goes world, it seems that most people make up their o...

 Mark Twain once said, “I have spent most of my life worrying about things that never happened.” So the question is…“Are you a worrier? ” We all are to some extent, but some of us can go to extremes from distress to distraught in 5 seconds. Let’s take a look at it. Worrying is a great thief of time. It’s always the worst possible thing that comes to mind. One of the reasons we worry is because we feel powerless to control our future. So instead of escalating into a spiral frenzy that can ruin an entire day for yourself and those around you, Stop yourself in mid-flight and have a conversation with your inner spirit. When you first desire to find the peace (which is a must to remove your anxiety) ask a Blessing over your circumstances whatever they are, Believe there is an answer and Claim God’s help even before it’s given. Then you are opening yourself to receive the solution. Worrying about the future robs you of the present moment, so observe how much worrying you do as worry...

 Mark Twain once said, “I have spent most of my life worrying about things that never happened.” So the question is…“Are you a worrier? ” We all are to some extent, but some of us can go to extremes from distress to distraught in 5 seconds. Let’s take a look at it. Worrying is a great thief of time. It’s always the worst possible thing that comes to mind. One of the reasons we worry is because we feel powerless to control our future. So instead of escalating into a spiral frenzy that can ruin an entire day for yourself and those around you, Stop yourself in mid-flight and have a conversation with your inner spirit. When you first desire to find the peace (which is a must to remove your anxiety) ask a Blessing over your circumstances whatever they are, Believe there is an answer and Claim God’s help even before it’s given. Then you are opening yourself to receive the solution. Worrying about the future robs you of the present moment, so observe how much worrying you do as worry...

 Kathryn Kuhlman was a powerful Christian evangelist who over several decades preached, healed and transformed the lives of many. She is regarded by some as the greatest female Christian minister of the 20th century. While her life and what she spoke over the years was remarkable, in her final days what she also spoke was even more remarkable and thought provoking. While hospitalized and accelerating quickly to a fateful end, she predicted not only the day she would die, but also the precise hour and minute . As she prophesized, it was at exactly 1:13 AM on February 20, 1976. If you think about it, 1:13 AM is One Out Of 1,440 Minutes That We All Sweep Through Each Day and just like on the second hand of a clock, One Of Those Minutes will be the precise minute when all of us will pass from the HERE to the HEREAFTER . Unlike Katheryn, we have no idea when that minute will come. She was ready for that exact minute at 1:13 AM when an angel would meet her and take her to heaven…but ...