An incredible testimony to the goodness and mercy of God

I have posted a link to a story I just found out about. This young woman, Rachel, who is a wife and mother of little children is dying of terminal cancer. This is her testimony. At the time it was recorded she had only weeks and months left to live. It is moving and I recomend this to everyone. Click here to go to her site, "Death is not Dying."

Recent Reflections-

• As I sit and ponder certain situations I find myself in these days, it does my heart good to remember the pleasurable hand of God in all of it. He does all things for the sake of His name, "The Chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever" or "The Chief end of man is to glorify God BY enjoying Him forever" (Thanks John).
• At times I am extremely self centered. I find this happening during certain conversations at various and sundry times. I will, if I am not careful, always bring the conversation back to myself. The beauty of the good life is that others matter more and that I ought to "rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep." I challenge myself and make an effort to be interested in the lives of people I talk to, to be concerned, connected, thoughtful, to understand them, to be a channel of the love of God. The reality is, it is a big world and I am small. In the Christian life there is no room for selfish ambition and vain glory!
• Interpersonal conflicts are inevitable. When we disagree with someone we should make it our aim to understand the concern of the other party. What is the root cause of this issue being dealt with. And what is their biggest concern. "Seek peace and pursue it."

His wonderful world

How many stories are being told as you look at this picture? What memories flood your heart and mind as you gaze into this picture? Do you marvel at the creative hand of Him who formed it? Think of color and what that means in light of making everything out of nothing! How wonderful to stop and listen to the creation speak the praises of God! Wisdom calls us to stop and give our attention to the revelation which exists in nature. If a man were to sit and think about it, he would realize that there is always a story being told. The story is for our good and his glory.
"The heavens declare the glory of God..."