Posts made in April, 2020

These Things I Know I Know We Are In God’s Will “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9, NKJV Life is full of plans and dreams. We plan out our day. It may be a day of work with shopping included and stopping by a friend or family’s house. We just make plans for the day and we pretty much follow those plans. We may plan the week in the very same way. There are even monthly and yearly planners that...

These Things I Know “I Know Good Things Can Come Out Of Bad Things” “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28, KJV. Our life is somewhat like a jig saw puzzle. Our days are filled with bits and pieces of life that might include work, travel, relationships, laughter, sadness, memories, stress and so many other things that are small parts but...

Dealing With Death, Part Five “The Empty Tomb Is All The Proof I Need” Is it true that there is life after death? The bible declares that this is true. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” John 11:25, NKJV. You may ask me; how can I know there is life after death?  I say, “the empty tomb of Christ is all the proof I need.” Over 2,000 years ago, Christ was...

Dealing With Death, Part Four “If We Could Look Into Heaven” “Then he said to Jesus, “Lord remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be in with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43, NKJV. “Paradise”, let that sink in for a moment. My wife and I have been blessed to have been able to travel and see many wonderful parts of our country and even to other countries. We’ve been...

Dealing With Death, Part Three “We Can Grieve With Hope” “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13, NKJV. When we lose a loved one, it may feel as if a part of ourselves has been taken with them. We grieve the moments we’ll no longer be able to share and the dreams or desires that may never be realized. Though this pain is...