Heaven Will Surely Be Worth it All

Often I'm hindered on my way, burden so heavy I almost fall
Then I hear Jesus sweetly say, Heaven will surely be worth it all

chorus: Heaven will surely be worth it all, worth all the sorrows that here befall
After this life with all its strife, Heaven will surely be worth it all

Many the trials toils and tears, many a heartache may here appall
But the dear Lord so truly says, Heaven will surely be worth it all

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Toiling and pain I will endure, till I shall hear the death angel call
Jesus has promised and I'm sure, Heaven will surely be worth it all.

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Just wanted to share a song today. AJ and I traveled to see his family this weekend. It was his little brother's birthday on Thursday. He is a ripe, old 19! 

We were listening to gospel hymns on the way down including the one above. I am often hindered on my way, but I am so thankful that I have the promise of Heaven when this life is over. That alone is worth any and every sorrow on Earth. 

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; 2 Corinthians 4:17

You can have this same promise if only you will obey the Master.  

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.              Matthew 11:28-30

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

I am so blessed to be living the life I am. I am so thankful to God for His mercy and care. 

For a free online Bible correspondence course go to You Can Be Sure. Why not be sure of your salvation? 

A Light for Your Path

AJ and I are headed back to AR this morning. AJ preaches for a small congregation there a couple times a month.

Today I just want to share a website with you. It is called www.ucanbsure.org This website has a lot of sound Biblical information including articles and sermons written by members of the Lord's church. The website also features a free Bible correspondence course that covers very practical Bible information that all people need to know and understand. I encourage you to go to this website and take a look around, especially if you have questions about God and the Bible and the church today.

Have a blessed Lord's day!

On becoming a Christian

I wanted my first post to be about the most important part of my life. Really the phrase "part of my life" does not give it justice. It is my life; it is who I am. I am a Christian.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 KJV)

When I became a Christian I died to myself and became alive to Christ.

How did I get here?

My purpose for telling you this is to give a little background information about myself and also to maybe help someone who is seeking the truth. I have not been a Christian all my life... not even most of my life. As a child,  I went to a Methodist church. Until I was about 21 I thought being a Methodist was as good as anything. But you see, that just is not true. While my intentions were pure and I was sincere, Methodists do not make Christians... nor does any denomination.

My faith had never been tested before. Then I started dating someone who was roommates with a Christian. We were invited to attend worship services with him regularly, which we did. We also attended group Bible studies on the campus of the college we attended. After a few months I figured out for myself that there is more to being a Christian that just saying you are one. I realized that I had been misinformed my whole life. I don't fault anyone for this but myself.

I learned about the one true church and how to become a member of it. I had already heard the gospel (Rom 10:17) and believed that Jesus is God's only son and died for my sins (John 3:15,16; 8:24). I learned that I needed to repent of my past sins (Luke 13:3), confess before others (Matthew 10:32) that Jesus is the Christ, the only Son of God, and then be baptized for the remission of my sins (Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38) AND for God to ADD ME to His church (Acts 2:47). I did all those things and now I am a new creature, a Christian, striving to live faithfully even unto death (Rev 2:10).

I am PROUD to be a Christian and thankful, too! If you have not done one or any of the things that I did to become a Christian then you are not yet a Christian. Yes, that is a bold thing to say, but it is true! Read your Bible and find out. You should want to become a Christian! The God that created you desires you to be and prefers you to be in Heaven with Him for all eternity (2 Peter 3:9). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

Anyhow, I broke up with that guy I was dating. I am thankful that we dated since I was introduced to the Church through him. However, it is a good thing we broke up because now I am married to the best, most amazing man ever! Of course if you are married you probably think that about your husband, but I promise mine is the best for me!

And thats me on becoming a Christian.