(By Janet Perez Eckles) We all want to know. What will happen? How will it happen? Will I be around? Yikes! What if I am! Or what if I’m not? “We’re seeing the signs, aren’t we?” a preacher asked recently. Some would agree. Others would cringe, shaken up with that realization. And yet, others, dog-paddling through their troubles, don’t even have a breath left to ponder on that notion. There’s no denying, things are changing, and not for the better. Are we witnessing signs of the “end times?” What is your reaction? Without hesitation, I know what mine is—joy mixed with a bit of anticipation.
Some Promises to Stand On – I assert that not because I live a perfect life, have all my words, thoughts and deeds lined in the correct order or my soul is squeaky clean; but because of the promise God made to you and me: 1) We have reason to anticipate good things; 2) We have the hope for eternal life; 3) We have a priceless inheritance; 4) The invitation to receive our salvation through Christ is still open; 5) Our trials are temporary; 6) God’s power is protecting us; 7) There’s a reward when we trust in Him; 8) We have permission to live with great expectation. READ MORE
