Notes On Life

 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...