The Reality of Heaven
At present, abstract things like truth and goodness have no substance. Oh, we see these qualities manifested in others, but they are not concrete in themselves. In heaven, though, purity and goodness, righteousness...
At present, abstract things like truth and goodness have no substance. Oh, we see these qualities manifested in others, but they are not concrete in themselves. In heaven, though, purity and goodness, righteousness...
I travel often, so I see lots of families with small kids in airport waiting areas. Such places, it seems, are most convenient for a kid to throw a tantrum or two. Tired from the trip, the child soon finds an excuse for a crisis...
If the final score of a basketball game is 142–6, you know the opponent may have put up a fight, but they were hands-down no match for the victors...
Justification is a finished and complete work, and we are perfectly justified the moment we believe; sanctification is an incomplete work and will never be perfected until we reach heaven. Justification admits to no growth...
As they would say in King James’s times, “Be ye sanctified.” We are to stomp on that natural love of sin and set apart ourselves unto God. Whether it’s willful rebellion or the tiny transgressions you sweep under the carpet...
Someone once said that Jesus, when he hung on the cross, bore the weight of the sins of more than 40 billion people in the space of nine hours. We haven’t a clue to that horror, let alone the love. We can only drop to our grateful knees that...
For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light. Lord of All, to Thee we raise...
Let’s say you are going through a tough, confusing trial and you’re having a hard time understanding the good that God intends in it. Man, I’ve been there...
Many years ago, Ken and I had the opportunity to travel to Israel. We saw and did so much during our brief visit, but the highlight of our trip inspired me...
People say, “Joni, I really admire your strength.” I thank them, but then I respectfully disagree. Look, if I’m strong in anything…it’s in knowing how weak...