Welcome to my series titled, Awakenings: The Afterlife. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part series. Aside from our primary resource, the Bible, quotes were used from: Heaven, Randy Alcorn A Brief History of Heaven, Alister McGrath Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem Next week's session (our final session) is titled , Heaven Help Me: … Continue reading The Afterlife – “The Coming Kingdom” – Part 2 of 3
Heaven
Jordan Blake Watts; 1993-2013
He's more alive than we are. 🙂 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25) Soli Deo Gloria, Dad
The 23rd Psalm
"It has charmed more griefs to rest than all the philosophy of the world. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the sea-shore. It has comforted the noble host of the poor. It has sung courage to the army of the disappointed. … Continue reading The 23rd Psalm
Home Where I Belong
People my age will most likely remember the 70's song by B.J. Thomas with the above title. (link to the song is below) Presently, we're diving deep into the Scriptures in the BHBC College Ministry to see how the Bible answers the question: "What is heaven?" We began by simply being introduced to this beloved … Continue reading Home Where I Belong
A Literal Picture of Amazing Grace: How I Forgave My Dad
The date was November 22, 1998, just south of Stamford, TX. After going for 10 years without having heard from my dad or knowing where he was, the Lord brought us together at my granddad's (his dad's) funeral where I had the opportunity to tell him something very important: I'd forgiven him. Next only to … Continue reading A Literal Picture of Amazing Grace: How I Forgave My Dad
Blood
My son, Jordan, played the drums like a man possessed.... ....possessed by the Holy Spirit. Below are two pics. The second pic is of the members of his rock band: Alexander Gates, Johnny Olvera, and Cory Morrow. They rehearsed in our basement. I swear on everything holy.....the floor vibrated underneath our feet - and Michelle … Continue reading Blood
Sometimes….I Just Miss Him
Sometimes....., I just miss him. The pain in my chest is constricting, and heavy. I shut the door to my office. And i cry. And then I cry some more. It's not complicated. I. just. miss. him. I want him to help me with Super Summer preparations. With planning. With ideas. Etc. I miss his … Continue reading Sometimes….I Just Miss Him
Yesterday
No, the above title is not a reference to the Beatles' classic. Tomorrow, May 13th, is the one-year mark of my son, Jordan's, entrance into Paradise. But, I had been dreading yesterday (5/11), I think, more than tomorrow (5/13). Mother's Day '13, unbeknownst to the me, Michelle, Kelsie & Macy would be the last day … Continue reading Yesterday
How Do You Make It Through the Worst Day of Your Life?
The answer in Easter. Watch this powerful, brief video message by Rick Warren. nw http://youtu.be/SHcfq1Hf1hE
Will We Know One Another in Heaven?
HEAVEN (The Greater Reality): "Will We Know One Another There?" On the 1st anniversary of the death of Matthew Warren (Rick & Kay Warren's 27 year old son who took his life) I offer this wonderfully encouraging (at least to me :)) truth from the Bible. Eric Clapton asked the honest question in his beautiful … Continue reading Will We Know One Another in Heaven?