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Will My Dog Be in Heaven?

For the last eighteen years, I’ve witnessed an annual rite of passage come and go for the sixth graders at my church. They sit in the musty basement room with bars on the tiny window, turn in their notecards, and march up the steep stairs of the 150-year building to the largest Sunday schoolroom. It’sContinue reading “Will My Dog Be in Heaven?”

4 Living

The four living creatures are found in Revelation 4:6–9; 5:6–14; 6:1–8; 14:3; 15:7; and 19:4. The texts that describe these creatures do not indicate that they are figurative—they are real, actual beings. The four living creatures (literally “beings”) are a special, exalted order of angelic being or cherubim. This is clear by their close proximityContinue reading “4 Living”

As the Day Ends

Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV): “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there yourContinue reading “As the Day Ends”

Treasures in Heaven

In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus challenges the cultural emphasis on material wealth and outward displays of piety. He urges prioritizing heavenly treasures over earthly riches, emphasizing God’s sovereignty and the importance of inner transformation. This passage prompts reflection on aligning priorities with God’s kingdom and investing in eternal significance.

As the Day Begins

Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV): “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there yourContinue reading “As the Day Begins”

It’s Better Than You Think

I was a bit late getting into the Harry Potter books. When most of my friends had finished them, I was only just getting going. This meant that I was in continual danger of plot spoilers. Warning: this article will contain some too! Sure enough, a friend did let slip some rather significant information aboutContinue reading “It’s Better Than You Think”