http://www.m88.org/middays.asp M88 Good News of the Day - Eternal Truth in Everyday Life. M88 Good News of the Day - Eternal Truth in Everyday Life. M88 Good News of the Day - www.m88.org en © 2010 Connection Communications Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47 MDT http://www.m88.org/goodnews/goodnews.jpg http://www.m88.org/middays.asp 144 144 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss studio@m88.org (M88 Good News of the Day) sam@calvaryabq.org (Sam Garcia) M88.org no albuquerque, new mexico, jesus, christ, christian, christianity, bible, religion, godcast, network, god, m88, entertainment, 883, 88, fm, radio, good news, news, yo, snyder, johann M88 Radio studio@m88.org http://www.m88.org/middays.asp Good News of the Day 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 You are not your own; you were bought at a price. A woman in New Zealand recently put up a couple of souls for auction. She allegedly captured these souls in her house using glass vials dipped in holy water. Yeah, so basically people were buying empty bottles, but that didnt stop them from paying around two thousand dollars for them. Im not sure what the attraction is in supposedly buying someone elses soul, and Im kind of surprised that they only went for two thousand dollars. You know the truth of the matter is that no one has the right to buy or sell anyones soul, because they arent ours to buy or sell. Our souls have already been purchased, and they cost a lot more than a mere two thousand dollars. Jesus Christ purchased our souls with his own precious blood as he died on cross. He then rose from the dead so that our souls could have new life. Thats how precious we are, thats how loved we are, and thats how valuable we are. I think thats really good news, I also think its good news that our purchases souls can someday live in heaven with Jesus instead of just being stopped up in a bottle. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47 MDT M88.org http://audio.calvaryabq.org/m88/goodnews/20100310.mp3 http://www.m88.org/middays.asp Good News of the Day Numbers 32:23 "But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out. We hear a lot about moral relativism these days, but what exactly does that mean? Well, it basically means that nothing you do is ever wrong. Sure, you may do something you know is wrong, but if you can cite extenuating circumstance, somehow show youre a victim of something, or otherwise provide an explanation for why it really isnt your fault, then what you did isnt really wrong, just misunderstood. This is dangerous territory and it will only lead to more trouble, not less, and to greater captivity instead of more freedom. Friends, we may not like it, it may make us uncomfortable, but its time to call sin what it is; sin. Its time to stop making excuses, stop shifting blame, and otherwise stop trying to make it look like it isnt our fault. The Bible is very clear that no matter what we do or how we try to wiggle out of it, our sin will find us out. Youre probably wondering where the good news is. The good news is that Jesus Christ paid the price for our sin. His death and resurrection sets us free from sin, but until were willing to fess up to fact that we have sinned, that wont do us a lot of good. Lets set the example when it comes to dumping moral relativism and instead embracing the solidity of the cross and the empty tomb; thats good news our world desperately needs to see and hear. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:08 MDT M88.org http://audio.calvaryabq.org/m88/goodnews/20100309.mp3 http://www.m88.org/middays.asp Good News of the Day Ephesians 2:10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. NBC recently debuted a new series called Who Do You Think You Are? In the series, various celebrities trace their roots back through history to gain a greater understanding of who they really are. Now personally, I dont really understand the appeal of watching somebody else explore their personal history, celebrity or not. However, the concept of knowing who we are is very important. In fact, you may want to ask yourself that same question; who do I think I am? Ill share a little secret with you, one that even reality TV wont expose; the best way to find that answer is through Jesus Christ. The fact of the matter is we wont ever know who we really without Jesus Christ. Why? Because we just cant be complete, we arent whole, without him. He quite literally completes us and its through him that well discover who we really are. So there you go, you dont need your own reality show to truly understand yourself, who you are, where you came from or where you are going. All you need is a Bible, a prayer life, and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Isnt that good news? Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:16 MDT M88.org http://audio.calvaryabq.org/m88/goodnews/20100308.mp3 http://www.m88.org/middays.asp Good News of the Day Isaiah 58:6,8 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?...Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Were currently moving through the season of Lent, a time of fasting in preparation for our celebration on Easter Sunday. Its a time to remember the sacrifice of Christ as we make sacrifices of our own to worship and draw closer to him. Of course, that whole concept of sacrifice isnt really a comfortable one for us, is it? I mean, if were honest, wed have to admit wed much rather be comfortable than sacrificial; at least I know I would be. Thats why I really enjoy the season of Lent. Im sure Jesus would have preferred to be comfortable rather than sacrificial, but instead he chose to die on cross for our sin because of his love for us. The good news is that sacrifice leads to greater comfort when we trust him with our eternal lives. Now Im not saying we all need to celebrate Lent to remember these things, but I am saying a little fasting now and then, a little sacrifice and discomfort probably wouldnt hurt in reminding us of just how precious what we celebrate on Easter really is. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:04 MDT M88.org http://audio.calvaryabq.org/m88/goodnews/20100305.mp3 http://www.m88.org/middays.asp Good News of the Day Esther 4:14 And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this? What are the odds that I would be in just the right place at just the right time to stop some little kid from sledding into a tree? What are the odds that of all the times for my brother to be in Chile it would happen to be at time when that country is hit by one of the biggest earthquakes ever? Seriously, what are the odds? Well, if youre a servant of the most high God, the odds are pretty good that he will put in the right place at the right time to make a difference. The truth is we may not always understand why were are where we are, but we can be sure that we arent there by accident. God has a plan for you. God has a use for you. God wants to use you to make a difference in the life of a person, a school, a city, a nation, a peopleyou never know how God may want you to make a difference. The good news though is that we are put in the right places at the right times to do just that, make a difference. Thats good news, the question is will you be alert enough to make the most of the opportunity when youre presented with it? Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:14 MDT M88.org http://audio.calvaryabq.org/m88/goodnews/20100304.mp3