The statement “You only get what you pay for.” Is often made by those who have tried to save money by buying the cheapest item they could find, only to learn that it was of poor quality. While often true in the world of commerce, when it comes to acquiring things in the spiritual, realm, it does not hold true. That’s because none of us can buy forgiveness or a home in heaven. Thankfully the Lord Jesus Christ offers forgiveness and peace of mind as a gift. One New Testament writer explained it as follows- “Not by works of righteousness that we have done, but according to His mercy He saves us.” God’s grace is not for sale. It is free. I know that’s a hard concept to wrap our minds around, but it is true. And no matter who we are, or how bad we have been, Jesus invites us, “Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

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A photo taken in New Westminster B.C. in 1940 was entitled “Wait for me, Daddy”. It showed Private Jack Bernard saying goodbye to his son Warren Bernard, 5, as he was leaving to serve in the Second World War. Separation is one of the worst results of war- with its heartache and pain for families. And much is said in the Bible about separation too, between the Creator and people. The Heavenly Father created us to be in fellowship with Him, not separated from Him. Isaiah of old explained why so many of us are not in a proper relationship with our Maker. He wrote, “…your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you…” As unpopular as this teaching is, the truth is that we live in a world that is full of examples of its reality and its presence. So it is heart-warming to read James’ promise, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

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“The Book of Life, a 2014 computer animated film, presents a story line that sweeps us into a fantastic presentation of three worlds, the land of the remembered, the land of the forgotten and the land of the living. The film probably gets its title from the Bible, which makes several references to “the book of life”. For example, one passage in the Book of Revelation, speaking of the city of God, Heaven, says, “Nothing impure will enter it nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the “Lamb’s Book of life.” We are told that “all have sinned”, and Jesus gave His life in our place. So when we ask Him for forgiveness and believe in Him, we become “children of God” and our names are then written in the “Book of Life.” I hope you’ll think about that today
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A group of experts have advised that people working in office environments stand for at least 2 hours a day during working hours, to protect those engaged with typically sedentary forms of work. Governments are encouraging active living. Today, we often see walkers and joggers. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to look after his or her physical well-being. This is also true in regards to our spiritual health. Timothy, in the New Testament wrote, “bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and that which is to come.” As with our physical well-being, our spiritual health is an individual choice. God has done His part, giving His Son. Now the choice is ours. As Paul, the Apostle wrote, “Whosoever will may come”.
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The Salvation Army has described itself as a Christian movement that would reach out to the unloved and disadvantaged in society. An example of the selfless people who make up its numbers took place on May 29th, 1914 when the Empress of Ireland sank in the St. Lawrence River near Rimouski Quebec. Over one thousand passengers and crew were lost. Among those who perished were one hundred and twenty-nine Salvation Army Officers. Survivors told how these servants of God, when informed there were not enough life preservers to go around, removed theirs and gave them to others whom they felt were not prepared to meet the Lord. These good people exemplified their Saviour of whom we read, “…God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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Fake news websites (also referred to online as hoax news) deliberately publish hoaxes, propaganda and disinformation. There is nothing new about false news. Throughout history, people have made up falsehoods for various reasons, often very harmful and dangerous. But this is most serious when it concerns eternal things. An example of fake news concerning this vital subject is the propagation of the falsehood that there is no such thing as original sin. Proponents of this erroneous idea tell us that we all have a spark of divinity that merely needs to be fanned. Look around you. There is massive worldwide evidence that we are a fallen race. And denying this truth is denying the clear Bible teaching that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, and “there is none righteous, no not one.” Please do not accept this fake news.
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“You think, ‘This can’t be happening. What is secure anymore?” that was the tearful response of a widow who had lost a third of her income when the stock market she had invested in failed. Her story was reported in the Wall Street Journal. Our best plans and hopes can be shattered by events over which we have no control. There is only one source of true security in our changing world. Paul reminded the people of his day, something that is applicable to our day. He wrote not to “trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” King David, when facing a dangerous and difficult time in his life, “encouraged himself in the Lord His God.” He drew strength not from his circumstances but from His unchanging God. And we can too, when we have Christ in our lives.
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Carl Icahn is an American business magnate, believed to be worth more than seventeen billion dollars. Time Magazine called him the “Master of the Universe.” Well, Mr. Icahn is smart and rich, but he is not the “master of the universe.” That position is already occupied. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” And the Psalmist wrote, “the earth is the Lord and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” God not only created the universe, He is involved in all that happens in it, ordering the events of our lives. He gave us a choice to obey or disobey His Word. Only He can fit us for heaven, but the choice of our eternal destiny is ours. God is master of the universe, but is He the master of your life? Of mine? Joshua wisely encourages us “Choose this day whom you will serve.”
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A homeless man in Kansas City Missouri is also a man of integrity. Sarah Darling mistakenly dropped her diamond engagement ring into Billy Ray Harris’ donation cup, along with some spare change. Harris returned the ring, and Sarah’s husband, in gratitude, established a fund for him, which reached more than $170,000. In addition, the story resulted in Harris and his sister connecting, after they had lost touch 20 years ago. She has offered Harris a place with her. Whether honesty brings such good results or not, it is still the best policy. That’s especially true concerning being honest with God. When we acknowledge that we are spiritually bankrupt because “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and trust His promise ”believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved”, good things happen.
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I recently read the fascinating story of a little child playing with a very valuable vase. He had put his hand into it and could not withdraw it. His father too, tried unsuccessfully to get it out. Then the father said, “Now son, make one more try. Open your hand and hold your fingers out straight…and then pull.” To his parents’ astonishment, the little fellow said, “Oh no, I couldn’t put my fingers out like that because if I did I would drop my dime.” We may smile, but many of us are like that little boy, so busy holding on to the world’s worthless dimes that we can’t accept liberation. We need to put aside the trifles in our lives and live with eternity’s values in view. Or as Jesus invites, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.

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