Why be an undercover Christian? Live life!
I am surrounded by uncertainty. I know not what tomorrow holds. The only thing I am sure of is that my Lord lives and that no matter how painful life is in this earth it is but a fraction of a second in comparison to eternity with our God. When I remind myself about this, my heart is at ease. I pray that is the same with you. PSJLB
Today, some of my students will be playing their first tennis match and im excited and nervous for them. I have a tradition of writing a short note and sharing some words of encouragement to them that is personal and unique to just them. Below are some of the quotes i used this year.
Please say a prayer for these young/future leaders of our church as they play their first match. I pray that regardless of the score and outcome, that they always seek and reflect God’s glory. Im nervous for them!!! -PJSLB
The more I read about The Redemption of Gavin Stone the more I can’t wait to watch this movie. Too many times in today’s society we are surrounded by negativity and violence that when a movie comes along that inspires, we should all take notice.
It doesn’t hurt that one of my favorite wrestlers growing up plays a huge role in the film. Shawn Michaels personal story is one that shows just how much our Lord loves us.
The Redemption of Gavin Stone hits movie theaters on January 20, 2017. -PJSLB
***Until Christmas Day, I will be highlighting one song that defines Christmas for me and my family. Hopefully, some of these songs will be an inspiration to you and your family as well.
Day 8 – Whitney Houston – Sung the best version of the US National Anthem
One Wish The Holiday Album Song – O come O come, Emmanuel
Growing up, there was a voice that no matter was the topic of her song, always had me just stay still and listen. There was her song for the movie The Bodyguard, I Ihave Nothing that has parts in it where you really doubt that it is a human being singing because there is no way a human can hit those notes with such command and ease. Mrs. Houston had me standing still again during the beginning Super Bowl XXV (my Giants won!) when just days after the US entered the war, she sang what is to this day the standard of what the US National Anthem should sound like.
Whitney’s struggles while on earth is well document BUT also is her love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When people ask me how can someone like Whitney say they love the Lord and particiapte in such aweful things, my answer is always the same:
Our Lord is comfort to those who seek him. We are all lost and broken and it is thru Jesus that we are redeemed. Our salvation is something that no person on this earth can take away for it is a gift from God. A gift we received when we accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our savior who died for our sins.
Merry Christmas to all! =) -PJSLB
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