...Every once in awhile God sends a great and godly christian along to inspire us, and to give us a clearer picture of Christ. Ignatius, John Bunyan, Amy Carmichael, and Jim Elliot are just a few. What do we do with their examples? We follow.
...We follow Christ and all the saints who have gone before. We persevere knowing that we do not strive for an earthly crown but a heavenly one. Nothing can compare to the riches in glory that we have in Christ Jesus.
...John Bunyan once spoke of a pilgrimage, a journey we must take. Pilgrims Progress is the second most sold book after the Bible. Along the way Christian is besought with dangers, trials, and terrible hardships; some Christians today would tell him to turn back because he must have gone astray - otherwise why isn't the Lord blessing him? Brothers and sisters, the way is hard and the Christians life is full of trials. This does not mean we are on the wrong track - rather take it as confirmation that you are on the right one. Jesus said that those who hated Him would hate us; if our Lords life was hard, why not His servants?
...Do not fall asleep or allow your precious faith to be compromised. Let us set aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and run the full length of the race before our feet. Do not grow weary in doing good for in due season you shall reap what you sow.
...Keep on the path...
In honor of one of my favorite holidays I have changed my blogs appearance. It is temporary and will revert to its original layout when February 14th has passed.
Our family has the tradition of decorating paper bags and putting our valentines to each other in them. Sometimes it can become quite an elaborate affair! I especially enjoy coming up with creative ways to say "I love and appreciate you" each year. Its fun to see all the different styles we come up with, some people prefer glitter - others not. Most of us like stickers though.
This year I have put together a special valentine for all you girls out there. Its a special poem about Jesus Christ our true Bridegroom, and about saving your heart for your knight - not all the knaves and "perhapses" that waltz your way. Instead of just posting it I have made it into a slide show with a colorful "fairy tale" theme. I'll be posting it next week, before Valentines Day because I want it to take advantage of the "girlie" background while its up. Below is a sneek peek picture!
