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I can tell by the look on Jesus’ face he’s struggling to find the appropriate time to introduce the theramin into the arrangement the angels are singing around his throne. Wish I could help you out Jesus but I still don’t get that instrument, it’s like a magical toy still to me.
Jesus trying to remember why he created this instrument.
I love hearing stories where God reaches down in his perfect grace and intervenes in people’s lives. Not because they deserve it, or reached some understanding that know makes it possible to receive Christ, but only because God is good and desires us. This is the “Damascus road” story of Joe Eszterhas, author of Showgirls and Basic Instinct, both famously graphic films.
Joe has written a new book called “Crossbearer” as a thank you to God and a message to the world of what God has done for him. Joe recalls that he was going crazy inside, his body beginning to fail and drowning in alcohol. He fell down on the curb and cried, “Please God help me.” At that point he saw a blinding white light, and returned home a new man. Here’s one of my favorite portions of the interview:
“Frankly my life changed from the moment God entered my heart. I’m not interested in the darkness anymore,” he said. “I’ve got four gorgeous boys, a wife I adore, I love being alive, and I love and enjoy every moment of my life. My view has brightened and I don’t want to go back into that dark place.”
Mr. Eszterhas’ love and appreciation for life was magnified even more last year when his surgeon told him he didn’t need to schedule another visit. “He used the word ‘cured,’ a word that oncologists generally don’t use,” Mr. Eszterhas said. “He said I didn’t have to come back for any checks, that my tissue had regenerated to the point where you cannot only not tell that there was ever any cancer there, but you can’t tell that there had been any surgery there.
I’ve been looking forward to Mark Discoll’s new book “Death By Love” for some time. The concept is to explain the work of Jesus on the cross through pastoral letters written to his people addressing their real life issues. This content doesn’t appear to be for the faint of heart, but then again, anyone in leadership knows that isn’t for the faint of heart either. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book, in the meantime here’s the amazing promo video.
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I love hearing stories where God reaches down in his perfect grace and intervenes in people’s lives. Not because they deserve it, or reached some understanding that know makes it possible to receive Christ, but only because God is good and desires us. This is the “Damascus road” story of 
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