A bar is burning to the ground, and a team of firefighters rush in to put out the fire. When they get inside, they see an Irishman passed out from smoke inhalation. They drag him out of the bar, and eventually the Irishman comes to. The firefighter asks, “You were there. How did this whole thing get started?!”

The Irishman responds, “I don’t know; it was burning when I walked in”

Habits can be hard to break and sometimes even detrimental to life itself. We should run a scan over our activities to see if they line up with what a Christian should be.

2 Corinthians 5:17 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Romans 12:2 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Give it some consideration before you get burnt.

Gary

FA bungee jump in Brazil turned fatal after a 21-year-old woman was thrown from a bridge without a safety cord on Saturday. Unfortunately, this is a true story. Three less- than-trustworthy individuals claimed the trophy for the height of irresponsibility.

Human beings are still being guided into eternity by similar uneducated and unprepared beings.

1 John 4:1 

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

Look before you leap. Give it some thought.

Gary

The thief had nails through both hands, so that he could not work; and a nail through each foot, so that he could not run errands for the Lord; he could not lift a hand or a foot toward his salvation, and yet Christ offered him the gift of God; and he took it. Christ threw him a passport and took him into Paradise.

–       D. L. Moody, “Day by Day with D.L Moody,” Moody Press.

Moody hit that one out of the park. There is nothing we can do for salvation except believe in the One who died in our place. Give it some thought.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Gary

He was the pastor of a large church. Cancer came knocking on his door. At a national prayer event, he prayed. It wasn’t for healing but, that whatever course this trial took in his life, that God would be glorified and lifted up. Others heard that confession of faith and became bolder to witness of the sustaining grace of our wonderful Savior. This man, unlike many others, knew what the Scriptures taught about this type of situation.

2 Corinthians 12:9

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 

Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Is God in charge of our course through life or is it under our control?  Give it some thought, for it rains on the just and the unjust.

Gary

Average rank card of a human:

Seeking God – F

Doing Good – F

Obeying God – F

Keeping the Law – F

Being Perfect – F

Not a pretty picture. When I asked, “How would you like it if we changed your grades?” Each person eagerly agreed. Good news, I said. The valedictorian of the class was quite willing to switch grades. His name is Jesus Christ and He made an A in each class. Then I revealed the final grade:

–       Unknown author

2 Corinthians 5:21

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

I have some good grades now. It certainly was a great exchange for which I will be eternally grateful.  Give it some thought.

Gary

Eddie Dalton voiced it in the line of a song – “We are small little pieces in a great design.”  I couldn’t shake it. I’ve read the Bible multiple times, sometimes using different translations and that realization is so powerful. His purpose is great and we have a little part, so let’s play it well.

1 Peter 4:10 

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:

Galatians 5:13 

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Come on and fall in line in with those of us who acknowledge a Master Designer. You will not be given another chance once this life is over. Give it some thought.

Gary

There are over 7.4 billion active smart phones in the world all equipped with very high megapixel cameras, and still there isn’t one single clear or color photo of a UFO. However, a lot of people are convinced they are out there probably living in the same neighborhood as Big Foot. It is amazing how many have no problem believing those uncertainties and can’t wrap their heads around the Bible.

Hebrews 3:12 

Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.

Hebrews 11:6 

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.

If it were true about space aliens, surely, they would have picked up some of us  by now for experimental purposes. Give it some thought.

Gary