Heaven

THE HEAT IS ON

As I write this, it is simply because my garage is too hot to work in…117 Degrees. Even though while out there with a couple of fans running, one of them being a “swamp cooler”. That is how we refer to these machines where the wind goes across a filter of water. When the humidityContinue reading “THE HEAT IS ON”

FIGHTING TO BE KEPT ALIVE

I do not understand all of the feelings of a parent. An ecstatic couple learns that the wife is pregnant! In general, there is ecstasy! Nine months seems like an eternity, Dr’s appointments seem endless and that “bump” becomes a gloating point, though the discomfort keeps saying: “Let’s get this over with.” Each arrival inContinue reading “FIGHTING TO BE KEPT ALIVE”

HOPE!

I tell people all the time that I have HOPE! I entered the Dr’s office, and immediately I was reminded that I had to keep my “mask” in place. I get to the counter and they check out my information and discover that I do have an appointment, I am on time, and I canContinue reading “HOPE!”

HOMESICK FOR HEAVEN

You might have been exposed to my saying that God declared in His Word that basically, a man’s life expectancy would be 70 years, and if he lives to 80, “yet their pride is but labor and sorrow; for soon it is gone and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:9, 10). Interestingly the 12th verse ofContinue reading “HOMESICK FOR HEAVEN”

JOCKEYING FOR POSITION

Enjoying the beautiful weather that is ours this time of the year, just prior to the burning summer that will follow, we sat on our patio enjoying dinner. As usual, the birds arrived to enjoy their meal also. You will recall how I have been frustrated on occasion watching their actions while endeavoring to gorgeContinue reading “JOCKEYING FOR POSITION”

Some time back, the ladies of the family… my wife, daughter, and two of my granddaughters, went on a shopping trip at a group of outlet stores. When they arrived home that evening, everyone had to show off their wares. At the close of the session, our older granddaughter, with eyes wide and a lookContinue reading “HEAVEN”

HIS GLORY

On occasion I can be a little repetitive, and you will realize almost immediately that is the case with the verse of Scripture I have chosen today. (Ephesians 1:12) “To the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.” I often think of HeavenContinue reading “HIS GLORY”

CONSIDER THIS…SOME THOUGHTS ON HEAVEN…

Being a very practical person, I guess I should start at that point…Heaven is always treated in Scripture from a practical point of view. Herbert Lockyer noted: “The thought of Heaven becomes an Element in the Formation of Character… ‘Do not lay up treasures upon earth; lay up treasures in Heaven.’ (Matthew 6:19) Character isContinue reading “CONSIDER THIS…SOME THOUGHTS ON HEAVEN…”

OUR FATHER

…Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Matthew 6:9 Reflecting on “The Lord’s Prayer” in Matthew 6, I found myself deeply engrossed on the opening thought, “Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be your name.” Identification was my initial thought. Here I am approaching the creator of the universe, the sustainer of the universe,Continue reading “OUR FATHER”