If Heaven Weren’t Real…

If Heaven weren’t real, where would we rest in eternity? Why endure the hardships in this life only to live eternally in another city of turmoil. One would have to presuppose that if there were no Heaven, then there must be no Hell. But just existing without hope, bliss or rest, in utter nothingness is hell itself. If Heaven weren’t real, then the Angels have no home. They have no place to refresh and retrieve message in between rescuing and assisting humans on earth. While there are those who have reported having visited Heaven and returned to tell about it, their stories still remain suspect by both believers and non-believers. Nonetheless, heaven no doubt is true place for those with faith. Countless debates have emerged about this desired utopia, but few can substantially and evidentially proclaim with certainty that it exists. How about you, do you believe? And if so Why? Leave me a comment; I’d love to discuss it with you.

It was tougher than I thought…

I can remember taking a test for which I actually had studied very intently. I had great enthusiasm, was well prepared and had plenty of rest. I thought for sure I would ace this exam. But much to my dismay, I faired worst than most in the class. I was devastated. I was confused. I was confused because sometimes as Christians we believe that if we finally do the right things, our situations in life will always turn out in our favor. However, throughout my experiences of living for the Lord, I have discovered that this clearly is not the case. There are some exams that are just tougher than you thought. It is not that you have sinned the night before; or that God is punishing you for something you did a week ago and did not confess. It is simply that the test was hard, and you barely passed. I was however able to realize that my studying did count for something. I didn’t fail the test; it was just tougher than I thought. Sometimes life can be tougher than you think. Hence, my word of encouragement to you is not to put the blame on yourself, but perhaps to just recognize that this one got the best of you. We all would be greater if we’d learn to grow from our mistakes rather than shrink in shame. Try to remember, that there are as many voices calling us up higher, as there are temptations ebbing us lower. The difference in our choice, is realizing that the mistakes we have made in life are not worth a step backward, but are every bit worth our stepping forward. Keeping the right perspective on events will help us be confident in this fact, that some things are just tougher than we thought!

“A L G O” - And Life Goes On…

When you hit a snag in your zipper or sweater, you remove the piece that is caught, sometimes having to cut it loose, and life goes on…

When you made a mistake and others knew it but no-one judged you, you learned how important it is to not judge others, and life goes on…

When you wake up and realize there is a little more age on your face than yesterday, you smile anyhow, brush your teeth, and life goes on…

When you hurt someone you love, and you didn’t really mean it, but they forgive you and you are still friends today, you hug and embrace, and life goes on…

When you’re scared to love again because of your past, but you meet someone who truly and sincerely wants nothing from you, you love again, and life goes on…

When cowards steal from you some of your most valuable treasures, and you realize you’re still alive, you file a claim for what was lost, and life goes on…

When people ask you how you made it to be so successful; you turn to them and say, every morning I place my life in the care of the Life Giver, and life goes on…

A L G O 2007

What Does Your Rain Mean?

Yesterday, I walked outside for a breath of fresh air. The day was clear and warm. But as soon as I walked outside it began to rain. My first response was a smile, as if to say, could this really be happening? Then I thought about it, and instead of seeing it as a negative, I saw it as a positive. To me, my rain meant that God was about to rain on me a myriad of blessings. I saw it as His outpour of favor on my life. Perhaps He waited for me to walk outside to communicate His rain to me personally. He wasn’t saying go back inside; It was His way of saying I have been holding the rain, waiting for you to come out, just to let you know the latter rain is coming. I smiled joyously and ran inside my office to journal this moment. Today, I share it with you. Have a Rainy Day!