More Than a Little Light

While I(CA)was in Bismarck playing (professional basketball), we would have chapel before games. During one chapel, a visiting pastor had a very colorful way of describing our life with the Lord. He said, "The path to God is like a dark street, and we want to try and stay in the street lights." The thing that has hung with me the most is his description of the street light’s glow. He said that as you go from bright spot to bright spot there is black and gray and that, just like walking in and out of a light’s glow, you’re gonna have trouble with your faith. Sometimes you will be closer to the light and sometimes, farther away. Even though you are closer to its shine, the important thing is that you’re working to always be close to the light. "Working" not trying, or attempting, but working at having a relationship with our Lord. I guess my little inner kid comes out and there is no way I want to be in pitch black with out any light!

He's in Heaven, Duh!

Belated Happy Easter!

I, personally, had a very amazing Easter! During the Easter season, I read more scripture than usual; learned a lot; and was able to unravel some things that I didn’t understand fully. Consequently, I found so much more joy in the holiday. I was even more aware of an amazing thing that happened Sunday morning.

While at church on Easter Sunday our pastor gave a sermon about "Where's Jesus!" More designed around the old "Where's Waldo". Now this to me was an amazing reminder of where Jesus is but I found something even better! A family sat in front of me with a young daughter maybe 5 or 6. When our pastor asked the question, "where is Jesus?”, the question was quickly and confidently answered with "In heaven, DUH!" The little girl was so positive and had no doubt that she was completely and utterly correct! I really feel like my faith should be so strong that I know where Jesus is, with out a question and no hesitation!