DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE!
John Piper writes:
I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider this story from the 1998 Readers Digest:
A couple took early retirement from their jobs in the Northeast 5 years ago when he was 59 and she was 51. Now they live in Punta Gorda, Florida. Where they cruise on their 30-foot trawler, play softball and collect shells. 
Picture them before Christ at the great Day of Judgment: “Look, Lord. See my shells!”
That is a tragedy.
- From “Don’t Waste Your Life” by John Piper.
December 14th, 2006 at 4:20 am
I remember hearing this in a soundclip a while ago.. Do you know which that might be pastor Steve?
God bless you brother. May God save us from wasting our lives, who really are His.
December 14th, 2006 at 2:18 pm
Amen! I don’t know the sound clip; I just got it from the book!
December 15th, 2006 at 10:38 am
I second Steve’s commendation of that book–couldn’t stop laughing/crying for minutes after reading his bit about the shells. I’ve met quite a few people who were doing that, too….sigh.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:53 pm
Robert, I’m curious to find out your reaction to “The Law and the Lesbian” video…