Thick black smoke made it impossible to see. He was wandering, searching for a way out when his low air-warning bell began its constant ring. He was disoriented. He was running out of time. He had no idea which way to go. The panic began to well up inside. Then, behind him, he just barely heard the sound of someone else’s low air alarm in the distance.
Should I follow that sound, he thought, or should I stay here by this window? He decided to take a chance, and follow the sound of the bell. “Through the Lord’s guidance, no brilliance of my own, I came walking out . . . ” to safety. When the bell rings, when the Lord calls, what will you do?
Grandparents
Grace and Peace
Peace is, at best, a byproduct of something else, rather than a practical end in itself; so our focus must be – like our quest for happiness – somewhere else. And that somewhere else is grace.
Which Way Do I Go Lord?
“Life’s greatest discovery is knowing the will of God, and life’s greatest satisfaction is doing the will of God.” Do you believe that? Paul openly tells us that God’s will is always “good and acceptable and perfect.” We serve a good God Who loves us, and desires greatly to guide us through every day life! How do I find the will of God for my life?
THE PASTOR’S PERSONAL LIFE – PART 5 – YOUR MONEY
We recalled the old saying, “Time is money.” I was putting all my time into the church and the ministry. Certainly that was worth something, we told each other. God knew our situation. Certainly he would accept my time in place of my money, wouldn’t he?
Taking Time With Joan
As we grow older we may begin to feel useless, unneeded and alone. God gently takes our hand and gives us His full attention. When Jesus sees us, He does not see uselessness, but a life, well lived and well-loved. God, who is never too busy for us, challenges us to slow down, sit down, and visit with Joan or Jim today! They need our encouragement!
Where Does Time Go?
Growing old has increasing times where I find myself happy and sad at the same moment. It all revolves around love and the passing of time. Where does it go?
Do Not Leave Things Undone!
As grandfathers, is there anything you have left undone in your life? Is there unforgiveness toward someone? Is there something you have held in your heart for many years, that you know is wrong, yet you hold on to it? With our life shorter than ever, Carrie reminds us that we must not let things go undone. It is time to get our lives in order! “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1
The Chain That I Must Break
Tom’s favorite song of all time is Bob “Dylan’s Every Grain of Sand”. It’s a song about those way-points on life’s journey when you find yourself utterly broken; that moment when you hit rock bottom and you know that something has to change. And, it’s about the life-changing grace that is found in those moments. His favorite lines from the song says, “Like Cain, I now behold this chain of events that I must break.”
Final Thoughts on Parenting Transitions
The universal fear (or dread) of parents as their children approach that high school graduation day is the knowledge that their offspring will inevitably test those wings and fly away. We hope that as they do, they will remain close to us and will always remember that they can come home whenever the need. It brings enormous comfort to believe that God actively cares for them, just as much, if not more, than He cares for us.
Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me?”
One of Derek’s great joys as a writer – or, “Christian thinker” – is that of inspiring and encouraging others who are taking this faith journey, those who consider themselves, like me, as a Pilgrim in Progress.
GRANDFATHERS AS THE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CULTURAL CRISIS
There are no church youth groups that are currently being led by grandfathers. Why is that? For many years now the church has segregated its services and programs by age. Is this a mistake?
Enjoy Summer BBQ’s Without The Guilt
Summer is here! There are going to be BBQ’s and parties! You must admit, eating healthy during the this season is challenging. Don’t stress out; it can be done. Ellie presents ideas for eating healthy this summer.
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