Reflections

What is your ambition in life today? Is it to get rich? Is it to make a name for yourself? Is it even to do some wonderful thing for God? Listen to me, beloved. The highest desire that can possess any human heart is a longing to see God. - J. Vernon McGee

Jim Bramlett Jan 15, 2005 INSIGHTS from Bill BrightReflections from the late Founder and President/Chairman Emeritus of Campus Crusade for Christ International: Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it (Ephesians 2:9, NLT). Dear friends: There was a famous actor who died. Several weeks before his death, he appeared on a national television show and was asked, "Is there anything you are afraid of?" "I guess I'm afraid I won't please God," the actor replied. "I would like to think I've done good things and have been a good person because I want to go to Heaven. But I'm not sure I'm going to Heaven." Like this actor, millions of people are hoping that their good works will get them into Heaven. But salvation is a gift of God's love and grace -- no amount of good works can earn His favor.Most false religions and cults have one common ingredient. They teach that one has to earn his...

We are not here to be successful. We are here to be faithful.- Mother Teresa The above thought for the day came as an answer from God to my thoughts, which were thinking of the lack in my life. God has certainly provided in His great mercy more than I can ask or imagine, but the thoughts of lack concern my own self, and what I have done with that what God has given me. In many areas of life especially in comparision to others, there is nothing done, but I thank God for the consolation in the above thought. Being faithful in what is entrusted to us is the most important thing. I would very much like to hear from Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, "Well done good and faithful servant", at the end of this journey.