Skywatch Friday Thoughts and More

The end of the day is often painted in beautiful color. It can give us the feeling of another day done. If we've had a tough day at the office, the sunset can hold the promise of a better day tomorrow. There are times when we know that tomorrow will also be a tough day. In fact, we may be facing many tough days ahead. Those who have suffered thorough the devastation and loss of life that floods and tornadoes have brought recently are going to face a lot of difficult days ahead. They need our prayers and our support. I have a friend who has a very unusual disease, for which there is no guaranteed cure. She and her family are facing some trying times in the near futre. However, their faith will sustain them. They can claim God's promises. God never promised that life would be easy, nor that we would never experience sorrow. Instead, He promised us that His grace is sufficient to see us through. He promised that we would have life, and have it more abundantly. That has nothing to do with fame and fortune. The abundant life is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. During those times when life is hard, God expects us to "cast all of our cares upon Him, because He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) How great is that? The God of all creation cares for you. He cares about you. He loves you. When the world seems to come crashing down on you, He cares. It is this hope that gives us the courage to face another day. "Because He Lives", I can face tomorrow.

Wordless Wednesday

Safe at Third

Ruby Tuesday

 

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 Note:  The red jersey's are there only to qualify the photos for Ruby Tuesday.  The object of the photos, and the post, is the player in the white jersey.

The oldest grand daughter played one of her final soccer matches of the junior varsity season on Friday.  She scored two goals in a 7-1 romp of an outmatched opponent. The following sequence is the first goal that she scored late in the first half.  She's playing left wing when the ball is passed to her.

 She gathers the ball and dribbles once to set up the shot. She's got speed and a long stride.  Look how much space she has put between her and the defender from the photo above in just one full stride.

 Now it's just a matter of getting back on the ball and taking the shot.

 She loads up the right foot and the goal keeper will have NO chance at stopping the shot.  The two defenders can do nothing but watch, since they couldn't catch her earlier.

She shoots, she scores!  GOOOOOOALLLLLLL!!!!

Jesus Saves!!!

Easter Sunday has taken on a special significance around the Driller home. It has always been a special day for Christians. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. My previous post gives a brief outline of the plan of salvation. For the Christian, salvation and eternal life can only come from one source, Jesus Christ. Christ said, "I am the way, the truth and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through me." He further reminded us that, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The apostle Paul tells us that, "
"...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9-10. As a nine year old boy, I was saved on Good Friday and baptized on Easter Sunday morning. Last year, our daughter came to the realization that she was not saved. She invited Christ into her heart on Easter Sunday 2010. Today, Easter Sunday 2011, the eleven year old middle grand daughter accepted Christ as her Savior. It was a glorious day!

 Jesus Saves!

 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  Matthew 19:14

Easter Blessings

"I am the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father, except through me."  John 14:6

"...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."  Romans 10:9-10

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.  In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also."  John 14:1-3

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." John 3:16-17

May the God of all creation make His presence known in your life and live in your heart.  Have a blessed Easter.

Skywatch Friday Thoughts and More

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Sunrises and sunsets always remind me of the grace of God.  The Creator has given me another day to live and serve Him.  Most of the time I don't do a very good job of that.  Still, He gives me another opportunity the following day.  Sunday is a very special day.  It is Easter Sunday, Resurrection Day.  It is more than colored eggs and chocolate bunnies.  It is the day that Christ rose from the dead.  One of these days, all of those who are called by His name will rise to meet Him and live forever in a place prepared by our Savior.
There are a lot of songs that celebrate the rising of the Saints.  Here are two of my favorites.  Enjoy, and may the God of all creation live in your heart.

Wordless Wednesday

The Boys of Summer 2011 - Opening Day

Play Ball!