Good News!

Life isn't perfect - Jesus is.  It's hard to get through life without some bruises and skid marks.  A good life isn't a problem-free one, but the result of casting your cares on the one who cares most for you - Jesus Christ. He's the author and the finisher of your faith.  No one can write "the end" on your life's story except the author.

Time doesn't heal - Jesus does.  I once had a friend who lost two little children in separate events.  I relayed a word to him that I received from the Lord while in prayer for them.  There's nothing a man can do to completely insulate his family from ever experiencing crises.  Jesus said "in this world you will experience difficulties, but take heart, because I have overcome the world."  Time can make the pain less acute, but only Jesus heals.  Unless a person allows Jesus to heal them, time will only make them bitter.

Good deeds don't guarantee your salvation - Jesus did.  The Cross of Christ wasn't "plan B" for a hopelessly flawed mankind.  Jesus is the lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world.   So much of what is standard fair in sermons isn't really the gospel of Jesus Christ.  The good news is Jesus died once for all - all man, all time and all sin (past, present and future).  I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation.

So if you feel you're too flawed to be really loved by God, I challenge you to spend some time with me here as I reflect the goodness of God which leads to repentance.  1 Co.4:15 says "There are a lot of people around who can't wait to tell you what you've done wrong, but there aren't many fathers willing to take the time and effort to help you grow up." 

Here's to our Well Being!