SOUND BITES: Something to chew on that is good for the soul™: HEAVEN IS AN EXCITING PLACE

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

HEAVEN IS AN EXCITING PLACE

Don't think that in Heaven we will be lying back on a bed of clouds, plucking harps, adjusting our halos, and singing "Kum Bah Ya." Personally, that sounds pretty boring to me. Heaven is an exciting place! A place of dynamic ministry, stimulating activity, and expanded horizons.

-- Steven J. Lawson in Heaven Help Us!

#2985

1 comment:

AnonymousMay 9, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Well, Dave, you've done it again. I was informed while volunteering at a low-income dental clinic on the grounds of our church this morning that a dear friend had passed away at 8 AM today. She'd lived a very full life and had shared so many memories and inspiring stories of her 104 years and was a true inspiration; I'd shared communion with her at her home on a regular basis for the past 4-5 years and always felt up-lifted during and after those visits. SOUND BITES has a way of touching my life at the most appropriate times. Thanks for being there for me today.

Barb T.
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Thank you for sharing your comments about a quote or about this ministry. Please include your name and what state or country you live in. If you do not have a registered profile, you can login using the "Anonymous" tag in the "Comment as:" box below.

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.

Welcome to SOUND BITES

By Rev. David T. Wilkinson

Over the years I have collected quotes that pertain to the Christian faith and life in general. As I have read or studied what others have written, I have been struck by the profound thought that is captured in their few short words. These quotes have been shared through SOUND BITES Ministry, a free, five-day-a-week, inspirational e-mail ministry, and now are shared through this blog as well. You will also find us on Facebook by clicking SOUND BITES Ministry on Facebook.

In addition to the quotes, photos are shared in a section called "In Focus - Something to view that is good for the soul." Visit the photo website of David T. Wilkinson Photography which celebrates God's creation. Click on the image below...

How SOUND BITES came to be

During Lent 1999 God prompted me to think about a new idea as to how I might share these quotes with a broader audience. At the same time, our family was experiencing the first anniversary of the death of our son, Dustin, who died at the age of sixteen from a brain tumor. So, beginning on that anniversary, March 29, 1999 I began an e-mail ministry in memory of Dustin that I call SOUND BITES: Something to chew on that is good for the soul™. Five days a week, Monday through Friday, I share one of these quotes with subscribers. Hopefully recipients find something of faith and life to think about and chew on, which feeds their soul and helps them grow spiritually. Since its inception, over 5300 daily quotes have been sent out. The subscriber list continues to grow numerically and geographically with subscribers in every state in the U.S., and also in Canada, Mexico, and numerous other countries around the world. Currently close to 1500 subscribers receive SOUND BITES directly via e-mail and many others second hand. Now through Facebook, Twitter and this blog the outreach is expanded even more. A number of years ago we had folks share how GOD has used our SOUND BITES Ministry™ to minister them. To read their comments click 13th Anniversary Comments.

Subscribe To SOUND BITES E-mail