Election year has rolled around again, and voters will be given choices. Sometimes negative choices are harder to make than positive ones. Most people find it easier to eat chocolate cake than spinach or broccoli. But wrong choices can result in future pain. Pontius Pilot who lived in the age of Christ asked, “What shall I do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?” Ultimately, we must all answer this question. Will we say “Yes” or “No” to God’s wonderful plan of salvation? An old gospel song asks the question, “What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you cannot be.” Our answer to this question will determine where we will spend eternity. We are all going to live somewhere forever.

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“I’m miserable. I would like to become a Christian, but I don’t know how.” These words were spoken by Charlotte Elliot of Clapham, England. Hearing her concern, Doctor Ceasar Malan said, “Why don’t you come just as you are?”Charlotte pondered these words and became a true believer. Her life was transformed. Later, she penned the words of the now well-known invitation hymn, sung around the world…”Just as I am without one plea…Oh Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Jesus’ invitation is “Whoever comes to me, I will not cast out.” And the only way to respond to that gracious invitation is to come “just as we are,” in our sin, weakness and helplessness.

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Shirley Turkle, in her book, “The Power of Talking in a Digital Age” warns of the danger of neglecting our relationships for time with our screens. Empathy, discovery, patience, debate and mentoring all thrive in conversation. Unfortunately, to the detriment of family and friends, many people prefer technology. The most essential relationship of all is that with God, our Maker. And we don’t need a smart phone to reach Him. The Heavenly Father invites each of us to ”Call upon me and I will answer you…” Elsewhere in His Word, God promises, “…you will find Me when you search for me with all your heart.” Have you ever sincerely called upon the Lord for forgiveness and cleansing?

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An experienced woodsman took a shortcut but found himself lost in the Canadian wilderness. For more than eight weeks, he struggled to survive and get back to civilization. Finally, near death, he reached a highway and was picked up by a passing motorist. For many who wander from the path, the ending is not always as happy. Isaiah described the spiritual condition of us all on the journey of life, writing, “All we like sheep have gone astray. We have turned everyone to his own way.” Thankfully, Jesus told of the right road which he called “the narrow gate,” leading to eternal life. He also said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

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Bird lovers, please take note. It is estimated that more than a million birds are killed each year in Toronto, colliding with city structures. Many of the fatalities are caused by reflective windows which keep skies visible fooling the birds into thinking they are on a clear path. This provides life lessons for all. Choosing our own way through life, we sometimes think we are on a clear path, only to crash into unexpected obstacles. Stunned and broken we ask, “Why? “In many cases, it is because we have ignored the advice of Proverbs, which says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths,”

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A police officer in a small town noticed several bullseyes painted here and there. In the middle of each was a bullet hole. Learning the identity of the shooter, the officer met him and commented “It must have taken hours of practice to learn to shoot that well. But the young man responded, “No, actually it was quite easy. I shoot first, then draw the circle.” Many people, when carrying out unacceptable actions, such as dishonesty, or unfaithfulness to a spouse, “draw the circle” after their questionable actions and boast, “that’s the way I see it”, or “everyone is doing it.” But that won’t work with God. The Bible says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

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A 2018 study has found that between October 2011 and November 2017, there were 259 selfie deaths in 137 incidents reported globally, selfie takers perch on cliffs, pose beside wild animals, while taking pictures of themselves. One of them said, “It’s all about me…when I post a selfie, I’m getting confirmation from other people that I’m awesome…” A Bible passage reminds us of the importance of our inner self, rather than what we look like on the outside. The prophet Samuel, wrote in the Old Testament “…man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” One thoughtful person has suggested, “Perhaps a ‘heart- selfie’ is in order,” so we can see ourselves as God sees us– sinners in need of a Saviour.

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John Ruskin was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist. He wrote on many subjects. Ruskin kept a beautiful stone paper weight on his desk. On it was carved a single word, “Today,” which he took as his personal motto. This one word is a great reminder to all, that each day is a gift from God to be used wisely. The writer of Hebrews in the New Testament used that word, saying, “Today, if you will hear His voice (God’s voice) do not harden your hearts.” And Paul the Apostle wrote, “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, today is the day of salvation.” Thankfully, Jesus invites us all, every day, with the words, “Come unto me, all you who labour and are heavy laden…” There will never be a better time to turn to Jesus than today.

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Most parents celebrate when their children grow up and become more independent. But Christians are completely dependent on the One who has provided the only way to heaven. As we depended on our Saviour to save us, we grow in like fashion. Paul reminded the Christians of His day, “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.” This means that we are to live our lives trusting the One who is our Saviour. Proverbs advises, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Independence in life has its merits, but not when it keeps us from being wholly dependent on our Saviour.

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Lessons from Peanuts and Lucy August 16, 2019

In the comic strip “Peanuts”, Lucy tells Linus that children can’t live at home forever; they grow up and move away.” She smiles and adds, “when you leave Linus, I will get your room.” But Linus quickly counters, “Someday you will leave home too, Lucy. “She quickly turns up the TV and crawls into her chair with a bowl of ice cream. Many of us, like Lucy, refuse to think of unpleasant realities ahead. We grow older each day but ignore the fact that one day we must leave this world and meet our Maker. In light of that sobering truth, let’s heed the advice of Amos of old, who urged, “Prepare to meet your God.

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