Heaven’s Library
A good man died and went up to Heaven. As he arrived at the pearly gates, Saint Peter himself greeted him whole-heartedly. After a big “bear hug” and kisses on both cheeks, Peter says, “ Welcome to Heaven! Feel free to walk around and enjoy! Make yourself at home. There are no strangers here. He then hands him a map to his mansion. The man is very excited and amazed at how very beautiful Heaven is. It is far more wonderful than he had ever imagined. The flowers are brilliant colors and the sky...
Read MoreEnjoy The Journey
We all are assigned one life to live. Some use the analogy that we are dealt cards to play similar to a game of poker. Others say they feel like they are playing a giant and very long chess game. I like to visualize it as journey along a path. Life is like a hike where the road twists and turns, peaks and valleys and rivers to cross. Sometimes we face trouble along the way and other times we have a peaceful trek. We experience hardship, sorrow and loss as well as love and pure joy. I also use...
Read MoreWhat is the reason for Suffering?
There once was a Prince of the desert of immense wealth and influence. He lived in the land of Uz. He was famous for his integrity, of piety and benevolence. He feared God and avoided evil. He was a good man, who suffered so suddenly that it stunned all that part of the known world. Job had great relationships with his children and raised them to love God. Satan had a conversation with God about Job’s love for God. Satan argued that Job had never suffered in his life-that was why he...
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