We Win!

Behold, I will create a new heavens and a new earth.  Isaiah 65:17

In the novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, author C.S. Lewis described the curse as "always winter and never Christmas."  We live in a fallen world which is enslaved by sin and corruption and cannot be improved.  This may sound depressing, but for Christians, we must realize that improvement is not what is needed, instead we should long for “re-creation.”  This re-created world is hard to fathom as it will be the exact opposite-"always spring and never Good Friday."

As a believer, this is exciting to me and something that I wish I could cling to more on the days when life seems to be getting the best of me.  We could all stand to live with the celebration and joy of what's coming with the promises of God's kingdom.

If this weren't possible, it wouldn't make sense that Jesus told His disciples to be joyful even when they were facing difficult trials and tribulations. 

Jesus knows the end of the story and He wants us to know it too-we win!  Not only does He want us to know it, but He wants us to live every day knowing that it is real.

Praise be to God!

We Win!

Behold, I will create a new heavens and a new earth.  Isaiah 65:17

In the novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, author C.S. Lewis described the curse as "always winter and never Christmas."  We live in a fallen world which is enslaved by sin and corruption and cannot be improved.  This may sound depressing, but for Christians, we must realize that improvement is not what is needed, instead we should long for “re-creation.”  This re-created world is hard to fathom as it will be the exact opposite-"always spring and never Good Friday."

As a believer, this is exciting to me and something that I wish I could cling to more on the days when life seems to be getting the best of me.  We could all stand to live with the celebration and joy of what's coming with the promises of God's kingdom.

If this weren't possible, it wouldn't make sense that Jesus told His disciples to be joyful even when they were facing difficult trials and tribulations. 

Jesus knows the end of the story and He wants us to know it too-we win!  Not only does He want us to know it, but He wants us to live every day knowing that it is real.

Praise be to God!

Victory Dance

O Lord, I have so many enemies,; so many are against me...But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high...victory comes from you, O Lord.  Psalm 3:1, 3,8


There are times that life can seem overwhelming; just trying to balance out being a husband and father while working hard to provide for my family is stressful enough, not to mention trying to maintain good relationships with my family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.  When I feel like I cannot keep going, I often retreat to the Word to find the needed peace and hope to carry on....


God encourages us by letting us know that we should never be afraid because he we will act like a shield around us.  When you are afraid, it is easy to find courage in realizing just how powerful and mighty God is.  When you understand how great he is, the odds don't seem so impossible.


There is no enemy, trial or circumstance bigger than our heavenly Father.  He is all powerful and greater than any force against us!