If something is unique that means that it is one-of-a-kind. There is nothing like it. When Jesus died on the cross, God was giving us a unique offer - a path to eternal life through Jesus Christ. Today's blog looks at the uniqueness of what a unique God has done for everyone. You can read it at https://liftupmyeyes.com/a-unique-offer/ Feel free to comment or share. Thanks for your support.

What Can I Give? is a devotional for Easter that I wrote last week. Pause and consider what is the most valuable thing you could give Jesus today. Comments are welcome. Find it on my blog at https://liftupmyeyes.com/what-can-i-give/

God want the best for us. As such, he directs our lives. Unfortunately, there are times when we try to run from Him. Yet, because of His love for us, he pursues us restlessly - a loving pursuit. Jonah was an Old Testament character who tried to run from God. In my latest blog, we look at the fact that Everyone Is A Jonah. https://liftupmyeyes.com/everyone-is-a-jonah/. Do you see yourself in Jonah's shoes?

Trust - a word we frequently use. Trust is relying on the truthfulness of what someone says. By inference, then, we should totally trust God in all circumstances. My latest blog suggests seven areas in which our trust in Him should be manifest. You can read it at this link https://liftupmyeyes.com/how-much-trust-do-you-place-in-god/ Thank you for your support of my blog. Please feel free to share, comment below, or e-mail me. John

Why Be Holy? Most of us know that God calls us to be holy. Why? My latest blog examines this aspect of being what God has called us to be. You can read it at https://liftupmyeyes.com/why-be-holy/. Thanks you for your support. Please feel free to comment below or share this blog with others.

Sorry for the lapse in posting a new blog last week. Heather and I were taking a few days away. My latest blog is "Happy or Holy," dealing with the differences in happiness and holiness and exploring why holiness should be our ultimate goal. You can find the blog at this link. https://liftupmyeyes.com/happy-or-holy/ Please feel free to share or comment by return email. Thanks for your support.​ John

Winnie-the-Pooh and friends are beloved by people of all ages. Each character, like each of us, has unique characteristics. Some may say they are disfunctional. Today's blog examines these disfunctions in light of the church. We identify with the characters because they are very much like us. https://liftupmyeyes.com/winnie-the-pooh-and-the-church/ Please feel free to share, comment below, or subscribe to my blog. Thanks for your support.

AND THE WORD OF THE YEAR IS... Choosing a word of the year to guide us throughout the year is a beneficial process that can yield spiritual results. It can also be useful in our business and personal lives. Today's blog from Lift Up My Eyes takes a look at this practice and gives some advice about how to proceed. You can view it at https://liftupmyeyes.com/and-the-word-of-the-year-is/. Please feel free to comment below, send me an email, subscribe, or share this with your friends. Thank you for your support. And happy word choosing.

John Lennon wrote "Imagine" in 1971. Bart Millard of Mercy Me wrote "I Can Only Imagine" in 1999. Both songs invite us to think about a future world. The two songs show starkly different outlooks for mankind. I have identified four distinct differences in the focus of these song. Come with me to see the approach taken by both authors in my latest blog www.liftupmyeyes.com. Feel free to subscribe, share, or comment on this article. https://liftupmyeyes.com/imagine-and-i-can-only-imagine/ This marks two years of Lift Up My Eyes. I am grateful for the support of my readers I am thankful for the editing and suggestions from Heather. And I thank God for giving the the ability to write. I trust you have gained from reading my writings. It has been a blessing. I hope to continue for as long as I am able. Thank you for reading.

Most people have seen the classic movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" It's about the value of a single person. As I watched the movie come to the climax, it dawned on me that there is another lesson to be learned from the movie. When George Bailey sees what Bedford Falls would be had he never lived, we see the results that occur when good is removed. Feel free to comment here, share, or subscribe. Click here to read the blog post. https://liftupmyeyes.com/another-view-of-its-a-wonderful.../

Is there such a thing as "Absolute Truth?" The Bible teaches that there is such a thing. In today's society, many may disagree, but in the end "to Me [God] every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance.” My latest blog delves into three facts about truth. You can read the blog at https://liftupmyeyes.com/absolute-truth/. Please feel to share, subscribe, or comment below.

My latest blog post is a guest blog from Joan Borton, co-founder of Luke 14 Exchange. The organization mission statement includes the following “Everyone is a leader, including people with disabilities. We have had much to overcome. In doing so, we are honing our leadership by which we can change the world." I am proud to serve on the board of this organization. Please read the blog and consider supporting this vital organization. You may view the blog at https://liftupmyeyes.com/come-to-the-table/

Psalm 150 is a Psalm of praise. The entire chapter bursts forth with praises to God. In my latest blog we apply Aristotle’s framework of the five W’s – who, what, where, when, and why, adding in the "how" of praise. Praise is more than lifting our hands in song, it involves our entire being. You can read it here. https://liftupmyeyes.com/who-and-what-should-praise-god/. Thank you for your support. Feel free to share, or comment below. You may subscribe at the blog website.

Halloween is a major holiday in the United States, with over $8 billion spent each year on the holiday. However, this day has in its background some satanic and occult connotations. Thus it is known as "The Devil's Holiday." How do we as Christians respond to this day. My latest blog explores different approaches we may take. https://liftupmyeyes.com/christians-and-halloween/. Please feel free to comment here, send me an email, share or subscribe.

In Ephesians, Paul urges Christians to "be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil." How can we apply this admonition today? In my latest blog I explore the modern day "armor of God. Feel free to comment here, share, or subscribe. https://liftupmyeyes.com/prepared-for-spiritual-battle

Question for the group. As Christians, what is your attitude toward Halloween? Is there anything you do or refrain from doing on that date?

Churches today face a looming storm. Contributions from members and others are far below God's standard. Meanwhile, Boomers, are retiring and have less to contribute. Younger members are faced with economic uncertainty. The church needs to adapt to the new reality by looking at my "4 S" approach to address this issue. Please feel free to comment below or share my newest blog. https://liftupmyeyes.com/a-looming-storm-for-the-church/

The Bible tells us not to test God. However, in Malachi 3:10 He uniquely tells us to test Him. What could be so important that God wants us to test Him? In my latest blog, "God said 'Put Me to the Test," we discover the importance of a right attitude toward money. Please feel free to copy or share. You may make comments below. https://liftupmyeyes.com/god-said-put-me-to-the-test/

As many of you know, I recently had a Cornea transplant. At a church meeting yesterday, I was asked to give my testimony of God's healing in my life. Being caught by surprise, I pretty much stayed to the basics. As I reflected, I realized I had a much larger story to relate. Today's blog details my thoughts regarding the bone marrow donation that I made some 25+ years ago. I trust you will find this helpful in your own walk. https://liftupmyeyes.com/be-a-doer/. Please feel free to share this post or comment here.

It is one thing to receive Jesus Christ as your savior, but it is only a first step. Those of us who wish to follow Christ must make Him Lord. Today's blog examines how we can make His Lordship a part of our lifestyle. https://liftupmyeyes.com/?p=3779&preview=true You can comment here on Facebook, I found it necessary to stop taking comments on the webpage. Please feel free to share this with others or subscribe to receive notices of new posts. Thank you for your support.