Blog – Page 13 – The Prodigal One

Light in the Darkness

August 2, 2020
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Full of stale liquor and despair, a young man decided the only sensible thing to do was to drown himself. Driving to the nearby coast, he began to swim into the ocean until he grew exhausted. Looking back, he saw the distant coastal lights. For no reason clear to him at the time, he started swimming back toward the lights. Despite his fatigue, he recalls “an overwhelming joy.” Once safely to shore he realized the light saved his life and he gave his life to Jesus Christ the “light of the world.” “In Jesus there is life, and that life is the light of all mankind.The light shines in the darkness, and the …..

Fake News

July 26, 2020
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I long for the good old days when the Tabloids were only found in the National Enquirer and Star Magazine. Today It seems like we are being bombarded with fake news. I decided a background check would give me a better idea if any of those spreading the news, were “walking in the way.” If they were “walking in the way” at least they knew the truth. I discovered most were walking in their way not the Lord’s. Instead of following fake news I will continue to follow those who are sharing the good news.

No Problem

July 19, 2020
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Last Sunday was the first time our church had service in the sanctuary since the pandemic. I had some issues with the guidelines for going back and thought there would be problems, I was wrong. There was no problem. Problem-Forced to wear a mask. No problem because God reminded me I had attended services in an orange jumpsuit and that the Word assures us it doesn’t matter what I’m wearing on the outside because on the inside we are clothed in Christ. Problem-We were unable to sing because the increased possibility of spreading the virus. No problem because I could not sing before the pandemic. Problem-When I arrived, I discovered …..

Nothing New

July 12, 2020
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In 1968 there was a Pandemic, racial strife, riots, and wars. Sound familiar? Billy Graham correctly predicted a spiritual revival. The Jesus movement began, new churches were born, and many were saved. God has a plan. This is nothing new. “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 1:9

Free

July 5, 2020
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Last year when I spoke at a local detention centers one of the young men told me the worst part of being incarcerated was his loss of freedom. I replied, “You were never free in the first place because you were a slave to sin.” The only way to be free is to, “confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and knowing your heart he has risen from the grave” (Romans 10:9). Happy Independence Day. Thank a vet for your earthly freedom. Thank the Lord for your Heavenly one.