On Second Thought Advent is a season that trains the soul to wait with expectation. It invites us to live between promise and fulfillment, between what has been spoken by God and what has not yet been fully revealed. In that sacred tension, Scripture calls us to remember not only where Christ has come from,Continue reading “Your Reservation Is Secure”
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As the Day Ends
Revelation 21:22 reveals the New Jerusalem, where God’s presence eliminates the need for a temple, embodying intimacy and direct fellowship with Him. This vision reassures believers of an accessible, radiant God, promising a future free from separation and filled with joy. It emphasizes true worship centered on God’s person rather than a place.
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”
The Hope of Heaven
The Hope of Heaven The first step toward receiving the benefits of real hope is simple: Choose to follow Christ and that hope is yours. Holding to those benefits isn’t always easy since life is filled with pain, disappointments and trails. In those times, hope, though desired, is hard to maintain. One way to hang onContinue reading “The Hope of Heaven”