Christians and Buddhists are both trying to climb the same ladder of purity and holiness to find our way to eternity, but Buddhists are trying to accomplish this through will power and focus alone, while Christians draw upon the supernatural aid of the Holy Spirit to help us climb that ladder.
Although I have experienced numerous hardships throughout my life, the death of our daughter, was by far the most difficult.
It is not what is in our circle of experience that defines us. It is what we leave out.
How did the Jewish religious leaders, who were all worshippers of God, not see that the power of God was in Jesus?
The resurrection confirms that the way of sacrificial service and love is the real power and pathway to life for all.
The people thought that Jesus should save them from the oppression of Roman authority. Instead, he gave us compassion, forgiveness, hope & comfort.
“This of Mine has wandered away from Me. And although the road be rough and steep, I go to the desert to find my sheep.”
Inspired choices result in better outcomes.
If you have been going too fast and are not feeling close to Jesus, take advantage of the Lenten season to slow down so you can find time to grow closer to Jesus.
Do words provide any comfort when life vanishes before our eyes and the loved ones who have surrounded us are gone?