See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we … Continue reading
Author: pilgrimrich
The Day God Left His Throne
He came to earth in an unusual way, a virgin you say? Come now, who would believe it? Even Joseph, her betrothed did not… Until an angel from heaven told him it was so. He came on a day like any other. No one took notice, though a mighty host filled the evening sky… declaring the Holy One of God was here; And only the … Continue reading The Day God Left His Throne
If I Could Get My Kids To Heaven
If I could get my kids to heaven, I would say ten prayers a day, And give an offering God would hear and see… If an entrance could be bought with up to all that I owned, I would gladly surrender all to the Keeper of the Gate. If it was my very life that were required of me, I would surely, without a second … Continue reading If I Could Get My Kids To Heaven
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-8 Continue reading
Faithful Messengers
They have been watching and observing us and been here since the beginning of time. A few men have had encounters with them. We have always had a fascination with angels. Consider these brilliant, powerful creatures who fly and fill the night sky announcing His coming to the shepherds. At His darkest hour they appear to strengthen their Lord and on His glorious morning they … Continue reading Faithful Messengers
I know not why God’s wondrous graceTo me He has made known,Nor why, unworthy, Christ in loveRedeemed me for His own.But I know Whom I have believèd,And am persuaded that He is ableTo keep that which I’ve committedUnto Him against that day. I know not how this saving faithTo me He did impart,Nor how believing in His WordWrought peace within my heart.But I know Whom … Continue reading
Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said … Continue reading
Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe
“Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader came and fell at Jesus’ feet pleading with Him to come to his house because his only daughter, a girl of about 12, was dying.” Luke 8:41-42 Growing up in a small mountain ski town, my son became an experienced snowboarder. 2 years ago, he was late coming back after taking a couple of runs. Worry was … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe
Unanswered Questions
What would happen if the world did end?Would everyone’s troubles and heartache mend?Is there a god and what does he think?Will he make this world of ours sink?Why can’t everyone’s head just stay level?Do you think it has to do with the devil?Will there really be a paradise on earth?Or will we be born in someone’s new birth?Is there a heaven or is there a … Continue reading Unanswered Questions
Someone Has to Pay the Penalty
Have you ever questioned whether the cross of Christ was necessary? Afterall, God sees the heart, why can’t He just forgive me if I’m truly sorry for my sins? Being sorry is good, but your sorrow cannot take away your sins. Justice always requires punishment. My home was broken into once. Some of you have had worse happen. Suppose the offender was caught and sentenced. … Continue reading Someone Has to Pay the Penalty
