Here and Now, Then and There
I’ve always known what I did in this life mattered on the other side of death. But despite years of theological training, the connection between the two has only recently become clear to me.
I’ve always known what I did in this life mattered on the other side of death. But despite years of theological training, the connection between the two has only recently become clear to me.
Thoughts about heaven cover a wide spectrum ranging from spiritualized notions where heaven is a mindset rather than a distinct reality, to where heaven is materialized with physical features and a physical location.
In a very real way we are your voice to proclaim across this country the faith in Jesus we share. By supporting Insight for Living Canada with your prayer and finances you are reaching thousands who need to hear the truth of God’s Word. Countless lives are impacted daily and that is why your support is so important.
Christ is prophet, priest, and king. As prophet He embodied and preached the Word of God. We need Him to instruct us in God’s will. Are you hearing and obeying Christ?
Have you ever felt like you were surrounded by the things of God—the programs, people, and praise of God—but couldn’t find Him anywhere?
The worth of that sculpted plaque lay not in its outward form, but in the heart of its creator.
So, how does one become real—anchored to the Rock but geared to the times, successful at relating what doesn’t change to what does? I offer three suggestions.
All people need to be pointed to Christ and His Holy Spirit to transform into Christlikeness and not be viewed as projects to be fixed.
Procrastination, to paraphrase the dictionary, is a wilful delay of doing something that should be done. If I’m wilfully delaying paying my bills, then it’s as if I’m also doing this unto the Lord. So it’s wrong.
When you give, people are transformed. They hear the truth of God’s Son, accept Christ’s sacrifice for their sin, live with Him on the throne of their hearts, and experience freedom from the oppression of sin.