Archive for June, 2006

Shopping now easier for visually impaired

It’s not about my trying to earn my way into His family, it’s about Him already deciding that I am family.

So, what’s wrong with the occasional beer? Even among Christians there is no consistent answer.

San Francisco Giants rookie left-handed pitcher Jeremy Accardo may not have intended to, but in his post-game interview yesterday he fired off a pretty effective verbal pitch in the game of life.

Carl Thompson will spend most of his time next week doing two things: recreation at Lake Tahoe and kidney dialysis in Placerville.

It’s not just for heaven; it’s for right now.

Think how creative we could be if we just limited ourselves to Psalm 145 and picked one method and one reason to praise God every day. The possibilities are endless.

“I’m just waiting for the call.”
“Wow, that’ll be a big call.”
“It’s pretty scary, actually.”
“But you’re convinced it’s worth the risk.”
“Oh yeah. It is totally, absolutely worth the risk.”

Maybe the battle isn’t so much with sin in my life as it is just being distracted.

Maybe when it appears that there is a lack in His faithfulness, it’s really a lack in my steadfastness in focusing on Him so I can see His faithfulness.

The president, who often banters with reporters at press conferences, did not know the Los Angeles Times reporter needed sunglasses to protect what remains of his vision.

“This disease is the number-three killer of teenagers,” Carl said. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you can end up like me—going blind, with wrecked kidneys, and hoping I don’t lose pieces of my arms or legs. All those years of being a human garbage can is not worth it.”

David had hit one of his all-time lows. The deep emotional valley came not long after Nathan had told David, “You are the man.” . . .

Focusing on evil will never bring me victory or encouragement. It will not strengthen me, focus me, or lift me up. If I can’t answer the question of “why,” and if I can’t be strengthened by dwelling on it, what should I do when that question inevitably arises?

If you are reading this on June 5, 2006, here’s fair warning: Your time may be just about up. The Great Judgment Day and the end of the world are scheduled for tomorrow. If, on the other hand, it’s already June 7 or later, never mind.