Two different Lives!

Life on Earth Vs. Life in Heaven

God has given each every one of us a body and a soul to live on earth.  We may loose our life (the mortal one) here on earth in order to gain the eternal life that lasts longer.  Here is a table that differentiates the major differences between these two lives (mortal and immortal).

Life Here	Life After
Life on earth is for a short duration (70 or 80 years)	Life in heaven is eternal.
Life on earth is a chance given to determine the life after	Life in heaven is our destiny.
Life on earth can be lost	Life in heaven must be gained by gaining the Soul.
Life on earth must be lived for God (who is in Heaven) and His Kingdom	Life in heaven is with Jesus and the host of heaven.

Jesus said to his disciples the following verses:

"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?  Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?"  (Matthew 16:24-26)

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Stay FAITHFUL and Be GRATEFUL!

A TRUE CHRISTIAN PREACHER!

Several years ago, a Christian preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston , Texas. Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter Dollar too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You'd better give the quarter dollar back. It would be wrong to keep it.' Then he thought, 'Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter dollar. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.'

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he handed the quarter dollar to the driver and said, 'Here, you gave me too much change '

The driver, with a smile, replied, 'Aren't you the new preacher in town?'

'Yes' he replied.

'Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday.'

When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, 'Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter dollar.'

Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is  really a  scary example of how much people watch us as Christians, and will put us to the test! Always be on guard -- and remember -- You carry the name of CHRIST on your shoulders when you call yourself

' CHRISTIAN '

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny..

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not PROTECT you...

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Stages of Christian Life

STAGES OF CHRISTIAN LIFE!

1.    Believer

• Repents from sin
• Believes God and His only begotten son - JESUS

2.    Disciple

• Makes Covenant with God through Baptism
• Fasts and Prays regularly
• Gives thanks to God always
• Reads and Meditates on God’s word day and night
• Keeps the word of God in his day to day life
• Has fellowship with other believers regularly
• Gives tithe & offering
• Gives alms to the poor
• Worships the Lord in his temple

3.    Spirit-filled Christian

• Is filled with the Holy Spirit
• Intercedes for others through Prayer
• Preaches the word of God (Gospel) to others
• Teaches the commands given by Lord Jesus Christ
• Is Ready to Suffer for Christ

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Tear Drops - A Poem

TEAR DROPS

As I step into the empowering white pearly gate

And watch the souls floating by,

With a smile on their face sharing the happy fate

Making all the pain and trials of life worthy.

When I understand and realize that this was the moment

I had dreamed and strived for in my entire life

The moment that I feared I would loose and lament

But now need not fear for this is my eternity destination.

When I watch in awe at my great-grandparents and ancestors

Who I have heard but never seen

Whose resemblances perhaps carry even to my kids

Smile and wave to me on the final day

When I see my delighted family and friends

Who guided and prayed that I be saved

So as not to be one of the foolish bridesmaids

Never to relish this glorious moment

When I know that my neighbours and colleague

Have made it with me to the ultimate destination

As we get prepared for the worship prologue

To glorify and worship the lord of lords, our saviour.

When I look around and recognize the saints

As I see the stripes and wounds of Saint Paul

Recollect Saint Peter and the anguish on his denials

Shed the understanding smile at the doubtful Saint Thomas

When I see the beautiful angels gliding around

Happily and calmly gathering us to the throne of the Lord

To begin the melodious praise and worship songs as one heavenly family crowd

And I gaze at the Lord my God, JESUS whose love and glory flows everywhere

Tell me my friend

Will I cry? With happiness that I have made it

 Or

Will I cry? With anguish as I do not see you here

                                                                                                                   -- Christy Angel, USA

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