Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
If you don't give up, you'll win.
We must not give up. This world is going to be trying and there are going to be days that are difficult. But we must keep holding on to our faith because if we do, we’ll see that God is going to turn it all around in the end. We must cling to that promise and trust that we will get to see the fruits of his victory when the time comes.
Until then, we must not give up.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Portrait of a Son (story)
There once lived a wealthy widower who shared a passion for collecting art with his son. Priceless works adorned the family estate.
Then the war came. The son enlisted, and after only a few weeks, the father’s worst fears were realized: his son was killed in action.
Months later the old man, still grieving, answered a knock on the door. "I was a friend of your son,” said the stranger at the door, “He was rescuing me when he died. I have something I want to give you." And he gave the father a portrait he had painted of the man’s son! It wasn’t a masterpiece, but precious nonetheless. The old man was overcome with emotion and gratitude.
When the old man died, his paintings were slated for auction. The event began with a painting that wasn’t on the docket—the painting of the man's son.
Bidding opened at $100. Silence. “Who cares about that painting?” someone cried, “Let's get to the good stuff." Voices clamored in agreement.
Finally, an elderly gentleman asked, "Will you take $10? That's all I have, but I knew the lad and would love to have the portrait." After more silence, the auctioneer said, "Going once, going twice. Gone."
Then to everyone’s surprise, the auctioneer closed the auction! Stunned disbelief filled the room. "What do you mean?” voices demanded, “There’s still millions of dollars of art here!"
The auctioneer replied, "It’s really quite simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes his son gets it all.”
It’s the same with us . . . whoever takes the Son in faith receives all the Father’s benefits!
growing up [audio]
"well i know i have lived just a wrinkle of my life
and i hear so many times it'll be over when i blink twice
... growing up child is just a matter of time"
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