Yesterday I started a convo on Facebook with status updates about being “Heaven Minded.” But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. {Phil 3:20-21 ESV} Check out this video by Jenn Johnson from Bethel Church. The last few minutes meditate on the words, “I wanna be heaven minded.” I can’t get over these lyrics. Here is what I tweeted and put on Facebook. … Continue Reading »»
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I just heard on the radio this morning Dr. James Dobson talking about his encounter with Ted Bundy — a gruesome murderer. Dobson mentioned that Ted told him during their meeting the night before his execution that he repented of his sins. I am so ashamed at my reaction to this statement. My first thought was God, if he gets into heaven after performing such atrocities, won’t this man get away with out some eternal judgment from you?!? My second thought was (I am not exaggerating here) heaven will be tainted with a man like this allowed in! Though … Continue Reading »»
Yesterday I blogged a page from my journal regarding Luke 15. Today I ask myself this question: How do I stay in the protection of the Shepherd? How do I keep myself from straying from the herd? I constantly dwell in God’s presence. It is those deep, dark places in my heart that pull me out, away from the Shepherd. I have those secret areas of my heart which give reason for Jesus to cover me with His forgiveness and lead me out of my wayward ways. I am so easily drawn away… But the sheep who … Continue Reading »»