We say we will never do it, but we do. Every young person has heard old people go on and on about “the good old days”, and they resolve, “I’ll never do that”—but they will!

It’s early Easter morning and I just happened to pick up a magazine that my sister sent to me. I wasn’t looking for something to read, I was making a half-hearted attempt to clean off my desk. I failed to complete the project because of the strong attraction of that little magazine. The pictures from the 40’s and 50’s drew me like a magnet. One page in particular got my attention. Actually there were two, but I won’t talk about the 57 chevy—my dream car! The page I’m talking about was filled with pictures of little children all dressed up for Easter. It’s for good reason the magazine is called “Reminisce”. Wow–those pics opened up a floodgate of memories.

Before the three boys came along, we had three girls—like stairsteps, in rapid succession. I will never forget watching Bev get those girls ready for church every Sunday morning, especially on Easter Sunday. It was quite a show. All their clothes were washed, ironed, and laid out on Saturday night. Then, bright and early, Sunday morning the show began. Bev made sure each one was spotless and decked out to the hilt. What a beautiful picture! I was so proud watching my beautiful wife and those girls walk into church.

Now, back to the story. There was one other picture on that page that sort of summed it all up. It was a picture of a family, still dressed in their Sunday best, sitting around the dinner table enjoying their meal together. All this served to remind me of the importance of the family. We should cherish every moment we have together. The family institution is under attack today as never before and, sadly, many don’t seem to care. Dear friends, we are making tomorrow’s memories today. Let us make them good ones. Think about it!

The start of baseball season reminds me of a story that makes a good point.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a famous athlete or to live the lifestyle of the rich and famous? Just about every child has entertained such dreams, but it’s not as wonderful as you might think.

Commenting on the influence an elderly minister left on his life, legendary baseball player Babe Ruth said:

“Most of the people who have really counted in my life were not famous. Few ever heard of them, except those who knew and loved them.

“I knew an old minister once whose hair was white and whose face shone. I have written my name on thousands and thousands of baseballs in my life; he wrote his name on just a few simple hearts. How I envy him! He was not trying to please himself and win the plaudits of the world. So fame never came to him.

“I am listed as a famous homerun hitter. Yet, beside that humble, obscure minister, who was so good and wise, I never got to first base!”

Dear friend, serving God in any capacity is far more important and rewarding than achieving fortune and fame. If you really want to “hit a homerun” in life spend your life serving Christ. That’s something you will never regret! Think about it!

“And now, the rest of the story.” Those are the words made famous by Paul Harvey. Today I want to borrow that phrase to continue my thoughts from yesterday. As Jason related the circumstances regarding his salvation, he explained that it happened while he and his buddy were driving home from the army base in Savannah, GA. His buddy was an atheist, and from a family that hated the very mention of God. After describing his experience, Jason then added these words, “Also, that person driving the car—was saved today.” In other words, this young man was saved about six months after Jason received Christ—six months of observing the change that took place in Jason’s life.

Here’s my point–a changed life and a clear testimony of salvation preaches a powerful sermon to others. When we practice what we profess it gets people’s attention. It gives us an opportunity to tell them about God’s saving grace.

Whether you are an unsaved church member or an avowed atheist, you must trust Christ as your Savior if you hope to go to heaven. One is no better than the other–both will spend eternity in hell unless they are saved. Thankfully, for Jason and his buddy all ended well. But, what about you? Have you truly trusted Christ as your Lord and Savior? Think about it!