There aren’t too many Adam Sandler movies that have a deep message behind them, but the movie Click is one of them. In the movie, Sandler’s character, Michael Newman, gets a magical remote that lets him control time and even fast forward through parts of his life. He starts out slow, but then starts skipping […]
Author: Matthew Tompkins
Let it Shine
Why is it that rich people always get a bad rap in the Bible? Is having money evil? Is it bad to live a pleasurable life and do we really need to live in poverty to get into Heaven? We all have different careers and financial backgrounds and so we will also all have different […]
I’m in a Heavenly State of Mind
Trust is a big part of helping societies not only exist, but also prosper. When someone hands me a check, I’m trusting that they have the amount for the check in their bank account. I trust that the food is safe to eat when I go to a restaurant. If I require surgery, I trust […]
I Will Rise and Go to My Father
If there is one thing that all of humanity has in common, it is making mistakes and poor choices. Some people have completely abandoned the road to Heaven and have chosen a path that will ultimately lead to destruction. Others, are trying to do the right thing, but continue to slip up over and over. […]
The Cost of Discipleship
Have you ever started a project or endeavor that looked appealing at first, but turned out to be harder than you thought? Numerous times I have said to myself, “What have I gotten myself into.” I sometimes watch YouTube videos on how to fix things and I will say to myself, “That looks easy enough […]
Humility and Humanity
Most of us have had our share of good fortune and/or have been blessed with a special talent. When we succeed or use our talents to do something great, it’s hard to not proclaim it to everyone. We like to sweep our imperfections under the rug, while accentuating our strengths. Perhaps one of the hardest […]
Many Will Attempt to Enter
If we live long enough, we will most likely experience moments of success and moments of failure. We all love the feeling of success and the high that we get when we do well. The feeling of failure isn’t as well received. It can be a real punch to the gut and knock us off […]