What does it mean to remain faithful to Christ?

 

Time to check and see if the bookstore is still there

 

Some will remain faithful

 

Dan and Rachel do some brainstorming

 

My contrasting view from last week and this week

 

Bringing the Good News -- Full message

 

I was thinking about blessings

I WAS THINKING, TODAY, about a few things for which I am grateful. This is not an exhaustive list–and it is not presented in order of importance–it is just a list of tremendous blessings that came to mind:

God’s unfailing love;

Salvation and eternal life;

A beautiful, patient, loving wife;

A beautiful family in whom my heart delights;

Wonderful, joyful, life-giving relationships/friendships God has brought into my life;

The church, in the universal sense;

The local church in Oak Lawn, which is gracious, faithful, generous, kind and loving;

Loving Christian parents;

God’s faithful provision. Sometimes, as I look back, His provision has seemed to be miraculous;

The authentic joy God brings to my heart;

The reality of prayer;

God’s much-needed forgiveness and grace;

A country to live in which offers tremendous freedom and opportunity;

Good health (for the most part);

Gifts and abilities (including tremendous ninja skills);

A sense of humor (hey…I  frequently amuse myself even if others don't find my antics to be very funny);

Pets that bring incredible fun, happiness and companionship to my life;

The gift of music; and

The fact that I haven’t lost my latest drone yet. (It’s been 3 months. That’s a record for me.)

Again, this is not a complete list. It simply details some things that came to my mind while I was walking today. As these thoughts were occurring I experienced a deep—almost emotional—sense of gratitude. I am a blessed man…blessed beyond what I deserve. 

I give thanks to the Lord, the Giver of all good things.

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”

Psalm 107:1

 

 

Let's check out the seafood and music festival in Punta Gorda

 

Are they objecting to a mischaracterized version of Christianity?

 

What about other people?

 

Are we allowed to look around at Fort Myers Beach?

 

There was no other guitarist like Jeff Beck

One of my favorite guitarists of all time is Jeff Beck.

He makes music that is passionate, fiery, soulful, creative and beautiful.

Rick Beato, who has a very popular guitar/music channel on YouTube, said this referring to the uniqueness of Jeff, “He is one of one.” That is a great way of expressing it.

There was no other guitarist like him.

I know it’s sort of strange to feel sad about the passing of someone you have never met and do not know, personally, but I am sad to hear that Jeff left us, suddenly, yesterday.

We have lost a brilliant, legendary creator of musical beauty.