Posts Tagged "heaven"

Purpose in the Darkness

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 0 comments

Purpose in the Darkness

When Lazarus was deathly ill, Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus.  They waited.  And waited.  Where was their beloved Master? Four days in a tomb brought more than a foul smell.  It brought more mourners ~ more potential. “Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at...

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Overly Eager for Heaven?

Posted by on Jun 7, 2010 in Blog, Quotes | 0 comments

Overly Eager for Heaven?

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.  For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”  Colossians 3:1-3 “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be?  You ought to live holy and godly...

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Letter to the Old Me

Posted by on May 14, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 0 comments

Letter to the Old Me

I grew up in a home riddled with tension.  That’s why I thrive on God’s invitation to peace: “My peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  John 14:27 If I could start over, I’d assure that little girl it’s ok to trust God, even when things don’t make sense. I’d remind her that since she belongs to...

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