Once upon a time, an old man, a moral man, died. He walked along a path looking for a way to enter heaven. The first gate he came to had the inscription “The Gate of Good Deeds” posted high up on the iron bars. He clanged the iron door knocker and waited for he gatekeeper. Surely, the good deeds he had done; giving a hitchhiker a ride, praying for a sick neighbor, giving to the poor, would count in his favor. He was sure of it. The gatekeeper did not smile as he said, “God desires that everyone do good Read More
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The Blind Will See
Our cabinet maker was scheduled to stop over to the house we were building to pick up the kitchen cabinet stain. I could not decide which of three scenarios to pick, so I meticulously arranged them into three groups: light wood stain cabinets with medium oak floors; dark mahogany-like cabinets with light hardwood floors; or dark stain cabinets with medium floors. I had paint chips and counter top samples for each of the color schemes. “Tell me which combination strikes you the best,” I said as he glanced over my array of colors. He looked serious. “I have to tell Read More
Faithful, Not Famous
This devotional was sent to me by a friend. It gives so much encouragement to know that God has not called us to be famous, but faithful. Telling others the good news of eternal life does not have to be done in a formal setting. It could be having lunch with a friend or neighbor, calling a loved one, talking with someone you meet at the mall. The opportunities are endless. The message is timeless. Be faithful. Based on: Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and Read More