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A Heavenly Reunion: Reflections on Love, Loss, and Redemption
Last night, I experienced a dream that unfolded like a gripping thriller movie, complete with an emotionally charged climax. In this dream, I found myself in a mysterious lobby, a waiting area on the threshold between the realms of Heaven and Hell. Behind one door loomed a staircase leading downwards to Hell, a sight I dared not even glance at. Instead, I instinctively chose the door that promised ascent, the door to Heaven. Yet, strangely, the stairs behind it descended. Undeterred, I pushed open the door and began my descent. With each level I descended, passing through successive doors, I became aware of two guardians trailing me, brandishing coat hangers…
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Genesis
This is the most important book in the Bible, it tells us where we came from, who we are, where we are going, why we need a Savior and who is going to save us. It is the foundation to all the other books of the Bible and the foundation to our faith in Jesus. This first book of the Bible tells us that we were created in the image of God, we were created and gifted with the ability to choose. We can choose to listen to and follow Him or we can choose to follow our own desires. Adam, the first man, chose to follow his desires and…
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Is Evil From God?
Looking at the world and seeing all this sickness and suffering, one has to question where all this evil comes from. From a Christian’s point of view, God created the world and everything in it. So, did God create evil as well? 17 Then to Adam He said, “Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: “Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life. 18 Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you, And you shall eat…
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Amazing Grace
Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me Murderers, adulterers, liars; how do you forgive them or even love them? But that is exactly what God will do if you believe His Son died for you for those crimes. Well, you say, “I have never killed anyone.” Jesus says, “Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.” You say, “I’ve never cheated on my spouse.” Jesus says, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” I’m not even going to mention lying, if you say you’ve never lied…
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Hell – Why is it taught in the Bible?
Hell is not a threat, it really depend on how you look at it. To me, it’s more of a warning. He knows what is good for us and what is bad for us, so He is letting us know that the way of man leads to death. But if we just listen to Him and His warnings, and trust in Him, we can have life. We are not going to know everything; His knowledge is infinitely larger than ours. Just like a parent is way more knowledgeable than his 5 year old. If the 5 year old is playing with matches near some gasoline, the dad is going to…
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Born Again
Why do I call myself a born again Christian? Because my new life in Christ is completely different from how I used to live. Before I accepted Jesus in my life, I used to live just for myself and my wants. I drove a red Mustang Cobra convertible as a status symbol, I would go to Las Vegas and spend hundreds on gambling, drinking, and strip clubs. You know, the things that are addictive, sinful, and immoral, the things that satisfy you in the moment but then makes you feel horrible the next days/weeks/months. One thing I am definitely glad I’m rid of was my road rage. If someone tailgated…