“Jesus is the center of everything. He who does not know him knows nothing of nature and nothing of himself.” Blaise Pascal
Mark 1:10-11 NIV “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
“Joy is the serious business of heaven.” C.S. Lewis
Luke 2:10 NIV “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
John 3:1 NIV “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.”
John 3:2 NIV “This man came to Jesus[a] by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”
John 3:3 NIV “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again[b] he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
John 7:30 NIV “At this they tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.”
““I know all these things are suppose to seem important to us – the car, the condo, our version of success – but if that’s the case, why is the general feeling out there reflecting more isolation and desperation and loneliness? If you ask me, I say toss this – we have to find something else….I don’t have all the answers yet. The emphasis now is on success and personal gain. I’m sitting in it, and I’m telling you, that’s not it.” Brad Pitt Rolling Stones Magazine
“The accumulation of material goods is at an all-time high, but so is the number of people who feel an emptiness in their lives.” Al Gore
