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The Best Is Yet to Come

March 23, 2016

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

In our family, March means more than the end of winter. It means that the college basketball extravaganza called "March Madness" has arrived. As avid fans, we watch the tournament and enthusiastically root for our favorite teams. If we tune in early we get a chance to listen to the broadcasters talk about the upcoming game and to enjoy some of the pre-game drills where players shoot practice shots and warm up with teammates.

Our life on earth is like the pre-game in basketball. Life is interesting and full of promise, but it doesn't compare to what lies ahead. Just think of the pleasure of knowing that even when life is good, the best is yet to come! Or that when we give cheerfully to those in need, it's an investment in heavenly treasure. In times of suffering and sorrow, we can find hope as we reflect on the truth that a pain-free, tearless eternity awaits us. It's no wonder that Paul exhorts: "Set your minds on things above" (Col. 3:2).

The future God has promised us enables us to see all of life in new dimensions. While this may be a great life, the best life is still to come. It is a wonderful privilege to live here in the light of there.

Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving every day; just one glimpse of Him in glory will the toils of life repay. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! Eliza E. Hewitt

For more information on our hope for heaven, check out the Discovery Series, Life to Come.

Living for the future puts today in perspective.

INSIGHT:

When a person believes in Christ, he is joined to Him in His death and resurrection (Rom. 6:3-8; Col. 2:12-13; 3:1). Paul reminds the Colossian believers that their priority--their whole outlook on life--is to consistently focus on the resurrected, ascended, and exalted Christ (3:1); to diligently strive and pursue things that are eternal (v. 2); and to continuously put to death whatever belongs to their earthly nature (vv. 3-5). Paul not only lists the practices that should no longer characterize the life of the believer, but he asks followers of Christ to embrace the virtues that should clothe God's chosen people (vv. 12-17).

Good Morning

Thank you, Rus, for starting our day off right
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I am so grateful to you,

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At Amy's Place

"I Love My Easter Bonnet"

I Wish You A Happy Easter Week

Hi Meg, thanks for the pings and lovely picture posts. I have been AWOL from Amy’s Place, busy with house selling stuff. The deal with the house we found is over, since a higher bidder came into the picture. However, this is a good thing because I have a feeling that God rescued us from too high a mortgage on that house. I also did a showing of our property 2 days ago that went very well, the couple are friends of mine who want to have a horse business here. Sounds great to me. We also toured a charming remodeled farmhouse last Saturday. I loved it, the husband did not. Very disappointing for me.

So, the house turmoil is not fun, but I take it one day at a time.

I am sad about the events in Brussels, like we all are.

Thanks for the daily pings!

Ready For The Easter Parade

*We think we'll win a prize!*
You're welcome, TCP. I am sorry things did not work out
with your house selling and buying.. I know this has been
an ordeal.That door is closed but hoping a new window
opens!

Happy Wednesday, all!
***
Very Early Spring

The fields are snowbound no longer;
There are little blue lakes and flags of tenderest green.
The snow has been caught up into the sky--
So many white clouds--and the blue of the sky is cold.
Now the sun walks in the forest,
He touches the bows and stems with his golden fingers;
They shiver, and wake from slumber.
Over the barren branches he shakes his yellow curls.
Yet is the forest full of the sound of tears....
A wind dances over the fields.
Shrill and clear the sound of her waking laughter,
Yet the little blue lakes tremble
And the flags of tenderest green bend and quiver..

Katherine Mansfield