What Next?

"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." ~ Matthew 25:46

Are you scared of dying? 

Scared of what will happen to you when you die? 

Afraid of what you'll encounter? 

Unsure of what to expect?

If so, you don't have to be.  God has promised to grant us eternal life if we would just give our lives over to Him. 

There's no fear for those who know where they're going.

Do you?

God bless,
J.W.

Prayer Is The Key

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." ~ Colossians 4:2

Whenever I feel lonely, upset, angry, or any other negative emotion, I know it's usually because of a deficiency in my prayer life. 

Prayer keeps us connected to God, connected to ourselves, and connected with the world around us.

So, take some time each day to spend some alone time with God.  It'll change your entire outlook on life.  Guaranteed.

God bless,
J.W.

2 Timothy 2:22

"Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." ~ 2 Timothy 2:22

As young people, we often feel like we have all the time in the world. A certain sense of entitlement and invincibility often accompanies youth. As such, young people often leave religion and thoughts about the afterlife to older folks. We tell ourselves that time is on our side, that we'll have plenty of opportunities to right the wrongs we commit today. We live for today in hopes that we can make amends tomorrow.

But make no mistake - what you do today not only affects your tomorrow. It largely shapes it. The sins you commit today have consequences that you better be ready and prepared to face in the future. No deed goes unnoticed and no sin goes unpunished.

Knowing that by giving my life over to Christ, I've been given a gift of eternal life with God gives me comfort. Can you say the same?

If not, don't wait until you're old and gray to give your life over to the one who loves you more than anyone else in the world. God wants to use you in your youth to make a tremendous impact on the world.

God bless,
J.W.

The Fallacy of Full-Time Christian Work

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share this devotional with you. It's about work and your purpose. Enjoy!

http://www.christianitytoday.com/workplace/articles/devo-fallacy.html

God bless,
J.W.

The Answer to Our Questions

"He replied, 'Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.'" ~ Luke 11:28

A few weeks ago, my pastor preached a sermon on money management.

The key scripture was Proverbs 22:7, which reads "the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."

One of my biggest goals for 2010 is to be debt-free. So, immediately following the sermon, I decided to cut up my credit cards. Yes, cut up ALL of my credit cards. ALL of them.

It was a sacrifice, yes. But, just one month later, with the exception of our mortgage and a student loan, Michele and I will be completely debt-free - meaning Capitol One, VISA, MasterCard, AmEx, and Bank of America will no longer have any control over us.

My point is that while most folks think the Bible is only there to provide spiritual guidance, that couldn't be further from the truth. The Word of God has the power to solve ALL of our problems and answer ALL of our questions, if we would just be obedient to what it says.

After all, in Proverbs 28:20, God said that He would bless those who were faithful to His word. So, find your answers today and be obedient to what He tells you. I promise you, it'll change your life forever.

God bless,
J.W.

Changing Seasons

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven" ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

Life is all about seasons. 

The key to life, then, is to recognize when new seasons arise in our lives.  It's about adaptation, having the courage to push past our natural resistance to change.

Growing up, my mom always told me "the only thing constant in life is change."

So, don't be afraid of the changing seasons in your life.  Things will never remain the same forever, but in order to grow, we have to be open to God's changing seasons.

God bless,
J.W.

Donald Lawrence - "Seasons"

Do You Believe In Angels?

"For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways. With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the asp and the viper, trample the lion and the dragon." ~ Psalm 91:11-13

Last night, an angel watched over me while I slept.

Two weeks ago, an angel guided my grandmother to a neighbor's doorstep in the midst of a medical emergency.

Eight years ago, an angel protected my mother and me during a bad car accident.

And just the other day, someone sent me this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UxTzPpi9Bo

Do you believe in angels?

God bless,
J.W.