Apr 3, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Random Ponderings of Easter Weekend

Shame, guilt, unforgiveness, anger, anxiety, stress, decisions, relationships, and grief can be so heavy- so burdensome. But this weekend we celebrate the fact that God took all of the weight of our burdens and nailed them to a Roman cross two-thousand years ago. When Jesus died on that cross He declared that it was finished. His Word says that there is no longer any sacrifice for sins. He already paid... read more

Mar 6, 2010 Posted by Anthony

What We Do

We are all bound for hell because of what we do and who we are: sin/sinners. There’s nothing we can do to ‘not sin’. We can wear all sorts of masks to make it look like we’ve got everything figured out and put together, but behind the mask we’re still just a sinner bound for an eternal hell. We can join a religion, work hard, read good books, and do lots of good things but... read more

Mar 4, 2010 Posted by Anthony

10 Things Learned at Any Funeral

1. Life is very short. The time you have to accomplish your goals, see your dreams, and spend time with those you love is limited. 2. What you do in life impacts others and changes the world. You make a difference in the lives of those around you, for the good or the bad. Your choices impact everyone, especially those closest to you. If you think you’re only hurting yourself when you do stupid... read more

Feb 27, 2010 Posted by Anthony

Stopping Is Not An Option

Last night a young man died. His family was rightfully grieving and distraught. I went to be there for this family. I had no words to say. All I had was the Holy Spirit living within me. That’s always more than enough. It is a wretched horrible things to witness the tradgedy of death as a family mourns their loved one. It is inconcievable for man to have to bury his own child. It is not the way... read more

Feb 27, 2010 Posted by Anthony

No Rhyme

Sometimes there seems to be no rhyme or reason. Sometimes there ses to be no right or wrong. Sometimes it seems like justice is not served. Sometimes it feels like the righteous suffer more than those who are not. Sometimes life does not make sense. Sometimes death does not make sense. Sometimes there are no words. Sometimes there are blank stares. Sometimes there is head in the hands. Sometimes there are... read more