A while back, the Chicago news media carried the story of a woman who became known as “Garbage Mary.” One day she was found rummaging through trash cans and questioned by police. Because she was in a confused state of mind, they took her to a psychiatric hospital to be examined. Later it was learned that she was in fact a millionaire. Mary, though she had great riches, was living on garbage. How sad! But many of us make a worse mistake. Though God is rich in mercy and grace, many of us continue to search the world’s garbage cans for satisfaction, joy and peace. the Psalmist urges us all to “give thanks to the Lord, for His unfailing love, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” And he invites us to” taste and see that the Lord is good.” The invitation is open to you whoever you are and wherever you are today

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Following a vicious dog attack, three-year-old Victoria Wilcher was left with facial scars and an eye patch. At a restaurant in Jackson Mississippi, she was asked to leave because her scars disturbed other patrons. Happily, when the restaurant owners learned of the hurtful incident, they donated $30,000 toward Victoria’s medical bills. The owners looked beyond Victoria’s scars. The Bible informs us, “The Lord does not see as a man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” We often see only the physical, and judge one another on outward appearances. Thankfully, our loving heavenly Father looks beyond unattractiveness or beauty and into our hearts. No matter what we look like, God loves us all the same. He sees us not for what we are, but what we can become. It’s belief, not beauty that counts with God.

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Isaac Asimov, an American writer and university professor, told the story of a rough ocean crossing. A kind steward said to a very seasick passenger, “Remember, no man ever died of seasickness.” The passenger’s response was, “Man don’t say that! It’s only the hope of dying that keeps me alive.” He recovered and did not really want to die, but his words “the hope of dying” are interesting. I have met many godly people who, with Christ in their lives, really had the hope of dying. They were ready and wanting to meet their Maker and loved ones who had gone before. Only those who have assurance of where they’re going in the next life, truly feel that way. John the Disciple wrote, “These things I have written to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” That assurance comes by receiving Christ as Saviour.

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Ray Hinton, 58 from Alabama, who served 30 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, is free. As he was leaving Birmingham Jail, he said, “Thank-you Jesus.” Think of it- a wrongful conviction cost this man 30 years of his life. He got the freedom he deserved and should have had long ago. In stark contrast to Ray Hinton’s story, all of us are guilty of wrongdoing before God, not one of us can claim that he or she is innocent, because we are all sinners by nature and by choice. The Bible plainly states that in the eyes of God, “there is none righteous, no not one.” But because Jesus died as our substitute on the cross, He has made undeserved freedom for the guilty possible. Peter, himself forgiven, wrote of Jesus, “He died the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.” God’s Word says, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”

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The oldest person ever, whose age has been independently verified, is Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) of France, who lived to the age of 122 years. The oldest verified man ever is Jiroemon Kimura (1897–2013) of Japan, who lived to the age of 116 years. However long we live, we have been given this time to “prepare to meet … God.” The news of these two long lived people gives much to ponder. Each one of us has a rendezvous with the grim reaper, like it or not. The wise will “seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near,” knowing that our Saviour is “willing to save to the uttermost, all who come to God by Him.” Ira Stanphill reminds us all, “Though millions have come, there is still room for one, there is room at the cross for you.”

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Prescription drugs, used by many Canadians every day, are becoming increasingly expensive. In fact we hear of some people who have to choose between needed groceries and filling their prescriptions. The subject of free universal coverage is often raised. So far there is no solution. Though medicine for our physical needs is often prohibitive in cost, it is reassuring to know that the remedy for our spiritual needs is free. Peter explains that Jesus is the reason why it is free. We read, “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree…that we might live.” The amazing gift of God’s forgiveness for those who humbly acknowledge their wrongdoing, is available to all. John wrote in his gospel, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

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This Friday, many will observe Valentine’s Day, celebrated every year on February 14. It provides an opportunity to show affection by sending cards or flowers. Some believe the first Valentine’s Day took place in 496. A.D. It’s a day of loving. But the greatest of all love stories took place when Christ gave His life for mankind on a cross. Paul wrote in the New Testament, “God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Why did He do that? Because we are all sinners, and unable to earn our way to heaven. We are also told that a right relationship with God does not come “… by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy.” Calvary was God’s Valentine’s message for us.
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As we near Valentine’s Day, we hear much about love and hearts. Jennifer Schultz, in an issue of Our Daily Bread, wrote, “When God looks at us, He is more interested in our hearts than our height, the state of our souls rather than the structure of our face…He zeroes in on things that matter– our response to His love for us.” Perhaps Valentine’s Day is a good time for all of us of us to examine our hearts. The Bible reminds us of God’s great love to all of us with these words: “The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. An old hymn asks us “Is your heart right with God? “This Valentine’s Day, God invites us to receive His love.

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The expression “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is exemplified in the following story. There wasn’t much beauty to behold in an old farmhouse built in 1835, abandoned near Selkirk Ontario. But Earl Clemens, a talented and creative Ontario Pastor saw more than broken windows and a rusty metal roof. After acquiring it, he and his wife Marlene dismantled it and rebuilt it into their beautiful home near Delhi Ontario. Their action pictures that of the Heavenly Father. When He saw a fallen race with no beauty or value, He sent His Son, Jesus to purchase, dismantle and re-create. Paul described the results, when he wrote, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new. “

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Today, is the 7th anniversary for the end of the Canadian penny. Minted first in 1858, the penny ceased to be distributed on February 4th, 2013. Its lack of present value caused its demise. It became useless and was pushed aside. The Bible, God’s inspired Word tells us that God is concerned about small, seemingly invaluable things. Sometimes you and I may feel of little worth, just like the penny. That’s when it is good to know that someone cares. John, in his gospel was inspired to write, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Even though we have all done wrong and are like the proverbial “bad penny,” we are still of great value to the kind Heavenly Father. We are loved.

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