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Hello to all our
Metro readers. It's good to be back after a 2 month hiatus. Lots
of things have happened since we last talked, and I hope we
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If you have a
chance, before you leave today, please visit our Guest
Map and place a pin on
the map with your location, and maybe a short comment. Congratulations
to Robby and Sara on the birth of their first baby boy Bobby. By
the pictures I have seen, he certainly is a cutie. I can't wait
until we get a chance to meet him, along with my goddaughter and
her husband. Margaret
and I took a couple of trips this past month. First, to meet
Valerie's (Brad's fiance') family. We enjoyed a wonderful
weekend in Columbus, Ohio, and had a great time. Ron & Laura
Bain are great people and wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our time
with them and got along splendidly, along with Allison and
Stephen (Valerie's sister and brother). We also took a cross
country trip to Bend, Oregon to help celebrate our granddaughter
Alexa's first birthday, and had a fantastic time. Because of the
distance, it is very special for me and Margaret to spend time
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Mom underwent
surgery in April. It will take a bit of time, but the results
should be positive. At the time I am writing this, she is
improving every day. All my hopes and prayers for a full and
speedy recovery are with you. With Mother's day approaching, it
gives me time to reflect on all the things she has done for me
over the years, so the little bit I can do for her at her time
of need is something I cherish and treasure. I love you Mom.
Easter is always
a spiritual time for me, and my final thought, although a bit
past the Easter season, is a message that I, and I hope my
readers can wrap their lives around every day of the year, and
not just on special days like Easter or Christmas. I hope you
enjoy it, and have a wonderful May.
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PAID
IN FULL
After living
what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the
end.
The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting
room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by
the defense table. As I looked around I saw the prosecutor. He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He
definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen. I sat down and looked to my left and there sat
my attorney, a kind
and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to
me, I felt I knew him.
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The corner door flew open and there appeared the
judge in full
flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as he moved across the room I
couldn't take my eyes off of him. As he took his seat behind the bench,
he said, "Let us
begin."
The prosecutor rose and said,
"My name is Satan and I am here
to show you why this man belongs in hell!" He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and
in the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible
perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the
further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own
attorney, as the devil told of sins that even I had completely
forgotten about. As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I
was equally upset at my attorney who sat there silently not
offering any form of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good
in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm
I'd done? Satan finished with a fury and said, "This man belongs in
hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not
a person who can prove otherwise."
When it was his turn, my attorney first asked if he might approach
the bench. The judge allowed this over the strong objection of
Satan, and beckoned him to come forward. As he got up and started walking, I was able to see
him in his full
splendor and majesty. I realized why he seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing
me, my Lord and my Savior. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the
judge, "Hi,
Dad," and then he turned to address the court. "Satan was correct in saying that this
man had sinned, I
won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin
is death, and this man deserves to be punished."
Jesus took a deep breath and turned to
his father with outstretched
arms and proclaimed, "However, I died on the cross so that
this person might have eternal life and he has accepted me as
his Savior, so he is mine." My Lord continued with, "His name is written in the Book of
Life, and no one can snatch him from me." "Satan still does not understand yet. This
man is not to be
given justice, but rather mercy."
As Jesus sat down,
he quietly paused, looked at his father and
said, "There is nothing else that needs to be done." "I've done it all."
The judge lifted his mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The
following words bellowed from his lips..
"This man is free. The penalty for him has already been paid in full.
Case dismissed."
As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving,
"I won't give up, I will win the next one." I asked
Jesus as he gave me my instructions where to go next, "Have
you ever lost a case?" Christ lovingly smiled and said,"Everyone that has come to
me
and asked me to represent them has received the same verdict as
you."
"Paid
In Full"
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