The Journey

Tonight, I have to tell you that I am feeling so convicted!  Several months ago, I watched Mel Gibson's, The Passion of the Christ , again.  I saw this very realistic film in the theater when it was first released.  I wept through the entire movie.  Horrific scenes from the movie have flashed before my eyes several times over the past few days.  It all began when I gave blood earlier this week. I was sitting in the air conditioned bloodmobile on a cushioned "bed" with a needle in my arm experiencing no pain as I voluntarily gave my blood that will hopefully save someone's life down the road.  I was watching one of the nurses carefully carry a bag of blood over to the counter when the thought came to my mind... I sure hope she doesn't drop all that blood.  The nurse was very careful, deliberate, and methodical in her moves as she took the blood over to begin the storing process.  Almost instantly, I heard this startling question, "How much more precious was

Google Images Blessed :  happy; to be envied; spiritually prosperous-with life joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions No doubt, times are hard. Everywhere we look, it seems people are struggling—struggling with finances and unemployment, poor health, rebellious children, etc. Life is bleak. As Christians, we know we have the promise of a better, more fulfilling life so how do we stand on those promises? How do we find that “joy unspeakable” (1 Peter 1:8) and “peace that passes all understanding?” (Philippians 4:7) Knowing the Bible is our “life manual,” I have been searching the scriptures to find the answer. In my quest for true happiness, I did not find one scripture that referenced a big house, perfect children, an expensive car, an elite social status with country club membership. Nor did I find age-defying beauty tips or trendy clothing and bargain shopping. Secrets to obtaining those material things we tend to believe wil