There’s not a person on the planet who had a perfect year in 2010.
Everyone could tell you that bad things happened.
They could tell you of good things.
One thing is certain:
If you are reading this, you are alive.
We have been given a gift.
Will those reading this be alive when 2011 ends?
Only God knows.
How have you used this gift?
This post is going to focus on this question.
For some, 2010 has been pretty tough. I’m over 50.
I understand, a bit, what tough times are.
The butterfly that follows me around the internet represents a real one that appeared during a tough day that happened years ago.
I don’t put a great deal of emphasis on whether God caused that butterfly to flutter by on that tough day.
I do put a great deal of importance on the Words of God which the butterfly reminded me of that day.
You have had tough days like that. What do you turn to at such times?
You probably know people who are sick and poor.
You probably know people who are very sad.
Their sadness may come from their family problems or their loneliness.
You may even know someone who has been told by doctors they have less than a year to live.
I got a phone call today about a family member in such a situation.
In the greatest sermon ever preached, Jesus said, “Do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.” (1)
No one knows what 2011 will bring.
We do know that God allowed us life in 2010.
There is a flip side to these comments about life.
Can we say with the great Apostle: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain?” (2)
What an excellent way to live!!!
How does one have such an attitude?
The fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (3)
Faith comes from one source.
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (4)
Praise be to God for His Word and for the gift of 2010!!!
Chris Reimers
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(1) Matt. 6:34
(2) Philippians 1:21
(3) Galatians 5:22-23
(4) Romans 10:17
(5) http://apprising.org/2010/12/30/the-emerging-church-is-unaware-its-dead
Note: Today, an internet post by an “emergent” source used a picture of a butterfly.
I am in strong opposition to the movement within many “Christian” churches called “Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism” that hides itself behind various names.
It has taken the focus off of Biblical Christianity and has put emphasis upon mere subjective feelings.
Many of these “emerging” practices are Buddhist, Hindu, and “New Age” in nature. (5)
PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR THE GIFT OF 2010
December 31, 2010There’s not a person on the planet who had a perfect year in 2010.
Everyone could tell you that bad things happened.
They could tell you of good things.
One thing is certain:
If you are reading this, you are alive.
We have been given a gift.
Will those reading this be alive when 2011 ends?
Only God knows.
How have you used this gift?
This post is going to focus on this question.
For some, 2010 has been pretty tough. I’m over 50.
I understand, a bit, what tough times are.
The butterfly that follows me around the internet represents a real one that appeared during a tough day that happened years ago.
I don’t put a great deal of emphasis on whether God caused that butterfly to flutter by on that tough day.
I do put a great deal of importance on the Words of God which the butterfly reminded me of that day.
You have had tough days like that. What do you turn to at such times?
You probably know people who are sick and poor.
You probably know people who are very sad.
Their sadness may come from their family problems or their loneliness.
You may even know someone who has been told by doctors they have less than a year to live.
I got a phone call today about a family member in such a situation.
In the greatest sermon ever preached, Jesus said, “Do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.” (1)
No one knows what 2011 will bring.
We do know that God allowed us life in 2010.
There is a flip side to these comments about life.
Can we say with the great Apostle: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain?” (2)
What an excellent way to live!!!
How does one have such an attitude?
The fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (3)
Faith comes from one source.
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (4)
Praise be to God for His Word and for the gift of 2010!!!
Chris Reimers
___________________________________
(1) Matt. 6:34
(2) Philippians 1:21
(3) Galatians 5:22-23
(4) Romans 10:17
(5) http://apprising.org/2010/12/30/the-emerging-church-is-unaware-its-dead
Note: Today, an internet post by an “emergent” source used a picture of a butterfly.
I am in strong opposition to the movement within many “Christian” churches called “Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism” that hides itself behind various names.
It has taken the focus off of Biblical Christianity and has put emphasis upon mere subjective feelings.
Many of these “emerging” practices are Buddhist, Hindu, and “New Age” in nature. (5)
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