Of course there is a world of information about eternity that we will NEVER know – until we get there! But there are many other things that we DO know. And, there is still more that we SHOULD know but, because of some preconceived ideas, we may not realize or understand.

One of the concepts that developed from my study on this topic was that God may offer just four commands to those who enter eternity with Him:

1. GO! Where ever you want – you have a glorified body – use it!
2. SEE! Look at “all this” which you have inherited
3. DO! Do whatever you want! – You are the King’s Kid! & you are incapable of wrong-doing.
4. ENJOY! This is not a 10 sec ride at an amusement park. Take your time & enjoy everything!

Granted, there is not a lot of Biblical support to PROVE these things but just look at Matthew 25:21 (KVJ)…

Matthew 25:21 (KJV) His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Another controversial issue that occurred to me during this study was… will non-human animals be present in eternity? What do YOU think? Read the rest of this entry »

The following article was written by Peggie C. Bohanon on her website at http://peggiesplace.com/words59.htm.

• A Hurting Word…

If you’ve visited PapaQuest, at Peggie’s Place, you’ll know we’ve been on a diligent search around the world, looking for the perfect dad. AND you’ll also know we didn’t find him–he’s found only in our Heavenly Father, the source of all perfection and truth.

But *I* am still lookin’–back, around, and ahead, so much so that I feel like an actress in the old 80s movies, “Back to the Future.” Delightful fantasy! Now finding the perfect dad in my family tree is probably delightful fantasy too. For you see, I never DID find him–past, present, or future–but I did find some people who measure high on MY scale–and I’d like to honor them today! Read the rest of this entry »

H. B. London is the director of Focus on the Family’s “Pastoral Ministries” division. They offer a great many helps for pastors and others. I have a continuing link to their webpage in the “Recommended Sites” area in the right-hand column.

One of the best things that H. B. does is publish a weekly email briefing for pastors. To see the latest edition, click here. This week, he offers some excellent comments about blogging & the role of the pastor (how they may or may not agree). (H. B. posts to his blog at http://www.hblondon.org/.) I especially like the following comment in the current briefing:

The one thing I notice about blogs is that people use them a great deal to vent, expose, criticize or get even. I’m not sure I’m cut out for that kind of thing. I’m a pastor. My role is to be peaceful, forgiving — even, at times, overlooking something that should be addressed.

I agree TOTALLY! I do not have time for bickering and backbiting. I read quite a few blogs. The ones that I return to are those which provide positive, encouraging and/or enlightening information. Whether I am a pastor, policeman, politician or photographer, I ought to be looking for good things to say. Read the rest of this entry »