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There is no hope outside of the cross. Think about that statement. What hope is there if we don’t have eternal life to look forward to?

Some say they try to  have as good of life as they can and then it ends. Not a very bright future.

There is no hope outside of the cross:

• No hope for eternal life.
• No forgiveness.
• No Savior.

With the cross we have:

• Eternal life.
• Abundant love.
• Total  forgiveness.

Albert Einstein was on a train going to a convention. The ticket master started coming through the car asking for tickets so he could punch them and assure him that the people should be on the train.

When he came to Einstein, he said, “Ticket please.” Einstein reached into his pocket, and it wasn’t there. He checked his brief case and it wasn’t there. He was getting worried.

The conductor said,” Mr. Einstein, everyone knows you and I know you have a ticket. I trust you. ”

The conductor went on, but looked back. He saw Einstein on the floor still looking for the ticket. He went back and said. “Really, Mr. Einstein, you don’t need to show me the ticket.” Einstein said, ” I know, but I need to find the ticket, because I don’t know where I am going.”

Do you know where you are going? Have you been to the cross? Have you accepted the Man who was there on the cross, who died just for you?

If you haven’t, it is never too late.

Stop right now, and say this short prayer:

“LORD, forgive me of my past, for I have sinned. Thank you for dying for me on the Cross. I accept you as my personal Savior.”

It is that simple.

Now, understand that being a Christian isn’t always easy. You may lose some of your close friends who may even persecute you for your belief. However, always remember, once you accept Jesus in your heart, He is there forever no matter what your path is after that.

Yes, there will down times. I know I have been there. There will be times when you have to ask the LORD to forgive you again. There have been many times for me, and I am sure that there will probably be more in the future.

There was only one perfect man on this earth, and He is the one that is on your side.

If God and His only Son is on your side, who can be against you!

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

Above all…Never, ever, give up!

Thank  you again for your support of this site. The level of people signing up for the RSS feed, has been wonderful. Because of this we were either #1 or #2 according to the Google Search Rankings for the whole year last year. We are averaging over 30 people a day that are signing up.

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I encourage you to check out our new bookstore. You can do that by clicking on the “Bookstore,” tab at the top of this page.

There is a book there that this site was named after called, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World.” This books reaches out to those who may be suffering from anxiety, fear, depression, addictions, self-doubt, hopelessness, and the many other usual suspects.

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Why do we pray? Do we pray to get something we want? Do we pray to help others?

Many people are asking these questions and more. Does God listen when we do pray? Will He answer every prayer?

Let’s start with the prayer itself. We should consider it a conversation between us and God; not really a petition. Try to think as God sitting next to you in a chair, and you put out a plea to Him for your needs. He is always by your side as you pray.

What we say in a prayer doesn’t have to be elaborate. We don’t have to use be college words. Again, think of it as a conversation between two people. You would try to say thees, and thy, etc to them. Use your normal approach as far as language.

Is it OK to ask for things for yourself? Of course it is. God expects you to be honest and to the point. If you point is that you need a job, tell Him, ” I need a job God!” Straight forward and to the point. Some people pray for hours, and that certainly is OK, but you don’t need to ramble on about anything. Say what your need is and wait for God to answer it.

That brings us to the question: Does God really listen and does He always answer prayers?

God listens to each and every prayer. His answer maybe be no however, or not now. God knows what is right for each of us, and He will do what is best for us. Not always what we want, but what is best. God’s timing is perfect. Sometimes He waits for years to answer a prayer. That is why we should never give up on praying to Him.

While we are praying we should take time to praise God for His love. He created us in His own image, and if he cares that much, we should thank Him for making us.

Prayer is an essential part of our lives. We need it to survive the muck and mire of life. We should also remember to pray during the good times, thanking God for being there for us.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

Above all…. Never, ever, give up!

Help the Helpless

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” Psalm 68:5

God helps those who can’t help themselves. He is a defender of the poor and needy for the disadvantaged are on the heart of Deity. Jesus came for those who recognized their need for God and appropriated His forgiveness and grace. Those who are poor in spirit are candidates for Christ’s true riches. It is only when you recognize your spiritual bankruptcy outside of a Savior that you can receive the right kind of help.

But the Holy Spirit is hovering back and forth over the whole earth. He is looking for those who need and desire Him. Every day millions of people go to bed hungry and die from diseases. Thousands of people each year are being murdered for their faith and their race. Their need is for preemptive measures of food, medicine, justice and Jesus.

There is also the need to minister to those who have been ravished by raw racism and poverty. They are waiting for someone to care. A little bit of health care, a little bit of money, and a little bit of time can provide for the poor in ways most of us take for granted. A few hundred dollars can build an indoor bathroom and kitchen in the slums. It can be seed money to start a micro enterprise.

A wooden cart can be purchased to transport fruits and vegetables to market. God’s heart is to help the helpless. Therefore, pray for the poor and ask God to give you someone who could use your help. Grace is drawn to the needy, love edifies and kindness cares. Faith flushes out fear and humility, hunts down the hurting and hangs out with them. Compassion shows up—in Jesus’ name—with resources that resonate where people live.

Or, you may find yourself on the helpless half of the equation. We are all helpless to some extent. You may feel helpless in your current situation at work, with a family member or your physical condition. Your helpless position is God’s helpful position. Engage your heavenly Father in your helpless circumstance. Lean on His love and request His wisdom. You cannot make it alone. Helpless does not mean hopeless.

Your pride may refuse help, but your humility sees help as God’s provision. Indeed, you receive the help of heaven so you can help others get to heaven. Help is a gift that keeps on giving. Because someone believed in you and helped you, you desire to do the same for another. Therefore, with a grateful heart, first look to heaven for help.

“I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2).

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The bookstore is open! That is one of the new features we added late last year.

The book, “Signs of Hope: Ways to Survive in an Unfriendly World,” is there for you to look at. This book reaches out to those who may be suffering from anxiety, fear, depression, addictions, self-doubt, hopelessness, or the many other usual suspects.

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My partner, Michael Clark is on the mend. He is slowly getting back his strength, and is hoping he will be able to post tomorrow. Be sure to check out his post. I am sure he will have many thoughts on how we can survive in a not so friendly world.

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Speaking of ailments….Does it seem like you get more than your share of ailments? I know I sure do. I have had six major surgeries, and Michael makes me looks like the icon for good health because he has had over 25 surgeries.

We sometimes wonder why we have to go through so much pain and agony. Why me???

God has a purpose in everything that happens. I can only explain how blessed I feel to be a chosen one to go through so many trials and storms.

Because of the path God has given me, I am a walking, talking testimony for God. I can always relate to anyone who is going through physical trials. they can see that I have been on the road of “Hard knocks.”

I am more believable than some one who hasn’t been there.

I use this many time when I hear of a friend or loved one who has been stricken with an ailment, or is depressed.

I also went through the muck and mire of depression, and I can help them by sharing how I came out of the pits, and am serving God in a wonderful way because of it.

Yes, we all must face some storms and trials, but it is how we respond to them that matters. Allow God to use your pain to help others that are going through the same things. You will be serving Him and helping someone  at the same time.

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never Forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never,ever, give up!