The Saddest Words Every Heard

“Not everyone that says unto Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven—but He that does the Will of My Father which is in Heaven. Many will say to Me in that Day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your Name? And in Your Name have cast out devils?...

It Is Appointed

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the Judgment.” Hebrews 9:27 There’ll be no avoiding or rescheduling on that Day. Your Appointment with Death. Perhaps you’re reading these words in the early morning hours; or, maybe right before you go to...

Living With the End In Sight

“What man is he that lives and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.” Psalm 89:48 When we realize our time here is temporal, but in Christ our Hope is eternal, we should properly “redeem the time” (Eph. 5:16; Col. 4:5) by...

Teach Me Your Way, O Lord

“Teach me Your Way, O Lord; I will walk in Your Truth. Unite my heart to fear Your Name.” Psalm 86:11 Our teachableness is dependent upon our receptivity and response—and recognition of Who He is. “Teach me Your Way, O Lord.” What an humble request, rooted in the same...

A Word to the Wise

“Wisdom strengthens the wise more than 10 mighty men which are in the city—for there is not a just man upon earth that does good and sins not. Also, take no heed unto all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you—for oftentimes also your own heart...

On Finishing Strong

“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof—and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry—for anger rests in the bosom of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 It’s not how fast we start the race that matters;...