In almost all my years as a struggling Christian, I perceived “eternal life” as something God gave me that I possessed. It guaranteed that I would live in heaven after I died. It was my key to get me into heaven. All I had to do was present it at the pearly gates and I’d be let in – like … Read More
Imagine living with someone inside you who is perfectly and tirelessly working in you to make your life worth living. You can mess up, hunger for God, be deeply despondent, or wear your self-righteousness from head to toe. Yet this Person never stops living in you to move you along your journey of living life in God more fully. If … Read More
Eternal life is not a thing. Eternal life is a Person. Life gives life. A thing does not. Look at this picture. Is this the way you understand eternal life? [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Is this a true picture of eternal life? Is it a package God gives to the one who believes in him? Is eternal life a commodity or object … Read More
As a young boy, I “came to Christ” after a time of feeling guilty about my sin. I was told that I had received eternal life and was now going to heaven. I’m discovering that what I was told wasn’t the half of it. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] “I Want More of God” You desire to know God and love him more. … Read More
