Todays thought concerns the below described where folks are being buried with cell phones.
Would I want a cell phone in my casket? It would not matter.
The dead body there would not care.
The everlasting soul would not care.
If the Creator had an overwhelming desire for me to contact the living, he would provide the methodology. The cell phone would be useless.
The Communion of Saints allows all believers to be one in Christ. There is a physical separation upon death, but there is great joy in our reuniting with our loved ones through our prayer intentions on earth who can and will intercede for us. Upon our own death, we continue in the Communion of Saints and join our loved ones in Christ.
THE BURNING BUSH - Home of the Burning Bush Devotional: "There is a new phenomenon that is making its way across the globe. People are being buried with their cell phones. In South Africa, it was reported that a funeral home will actually include several batteries just in case one runs down. In some places it would appear the desire is for the recently departed to be able to actually make use of the phone if possible. In other places, it is simply the placing of something meaningful in their life to be with them. I have seen many different personal items placed in a casket with a loved one and it can be a very touching thing to see. However, if the body is to be cremated make sure you remove the battery from the phone because they will explode when heated."
Thursday, March 30, 2006
The Devil’s Toy Machine
The devotional from Burning Bush warns us against becoming complacent.
The evil one likes for us to keep the status quo. He certainly is not interested in seeing us grow in Christ!
God wants us to seek Him. If we seek Him within ourselves, ultimately we may find that we are worshipping ourselves and have no interest in God or his kingdom.
God can and will save us from ourselves. We must be open to Him and invite Him.
THE BURNING BUSH - Home of the Burning Bush Devotional: "Some people are like a three-year-old in a toy machine - they do not want to leave. They want their sins and they do not want to give them up. That is the condition of many people before salvation and it sadly is the condition that some find themselves in even after they know the Lord."
The evil one likes for us to keep the status quo. He certainly is not interested in seeing us grow in Christ!
God wants us to seek Him. If we seek Him within ourselves, ultimately we may find that we are worshipping ourselves and have no interest in God or his kingdom.
God can and will save us from ourselves. We must be open to Him and invite Him.
THE BURNING BUSH - Home of the Burning Bush Devotional: "Some people are like a three-year-old in a toy machine - they do not want to leave. They want their sins and they do not want to give them up. That is the condition of many people before salvation and it sadly is the condition that some find themselves in even after they know the Lord."
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Mary Appears
Last week I was driving home from dropping off my son Dylan at my sister-in-laws house. It was morning and the sun was low, shining from behind houses and trees. A bright though cool spring day had arrived!
Driving down the hill, I saw on the hill not far away a lone house, a tree... and an image of Our Lady!
The image lasted for the drive down the hill. I was filled with joy, realising that the Mother of God would choose to come and gently touch my life this morning, inviting me to prayer, inviting me close to her Son as well as our Father.
There are those who would argue that Mary was not there. No evidence. I don't know if the person in the car in back of mine would recognize her. That in itself is OK. I KNOW Mary was there. In fact, the only evidence I can offer is that my heart lept.
For people who do not believe in leaping hearts, intercession or that God can break into nature at His will, no explaination can be given. For those who believe, no explaination need be given.
Just know that Mary showed up in Bridgeport, CT on March 25, 2006. God has not and will not forsake us. Just follow Mary's example and say yes to Him.
Driving down the hill, I saw on the hill not far away a lone house, a tree... and an image of Our Lady!
The image lasted for the drive down the hill. I was filled with joy, realising that the Mother of God would choose to come and gently touch my life this morning, inviting me to prayer, inviting me close to her Son as well as our Father.
There are those who would argue that Mary was not there. No evidence. I don't know if the person in the car in back of mine would recognize her. That in itself is OK. I KNOW Mary was there. In fact, the only evidence I can offer is that my heart lept.
For people who do not believe in leaping hearts, intercession or that God can break into nature at His will, no explaination can be given. For those who believe, no explaination need be given.
Just know that Mary showed up in Bridgeport, CT on March 25, 2006. God has not and will not forsake us. Just follow Mary's example and say yes to Him.
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