"For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison." – 2 Corinthians 4:17Life often feels like a daily crawl from one moment to the next. Many of us wake up each day focused only on surviving, meeting our needs, and making it through to tomorrow. It can feel like the here and now is all there is, like the struggles we face are the whole story....  Read More

"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." – Philippians 3:20 I once heard a story about two babies, still in the womb, having a conversation. One baby asked the other, “Do you believe in life after birth?” The second baby laughed it off, saying, “Of course not, this is all there is. We live in the dark, we are fed through this cord, and that’s the en...  Read More

"And anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire." – Revelation 20:15 The Bible does not shy away from the reality of judgment. For those who are unsaved, Scripture lays out what comes next. It speaks of eternal separation from God in a place of punishment called the lake of fire, a place not designed for people but for the devil and his demons. Jes...  Read More

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God." – Romans 5:8-9 I will never forget the look on my son’s face the first time he met Shaquille O’Neal. On the way to the event, Asher was calm and relaxed. But the moment he turned the corner and ...  Read More

"Then the sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, each one was judged according to their works." – Revelation 20:13 Earlier this year, I heard a story about a fisherman’s monument in Homer, Alaska. It was a tribute to those who lost their lives at sea. On a plaque beside the statue was a line that said the sea tells a story. It tells of the lif...  Read More

"For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is God’s gift, not from works, so that no one can boast." – Ephesians 2:8-9 We live in a world that loves rewards. We chase promotions at work, trophies in sports, and recognition from people around us. But Scripture points us to rewards that are so much better than anything this world can offer. The New Testament makes...  Read More

"For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil." – Ecclesiastes 12:14 It is easy to live like what we do today does not really matter. We slip into patterns of thinking that tell us our choices are small, our words are quickly forgotten, and our private moments are invisible. But Scripture tells us something very different. One day, the books will be ...  Read More

"Anyone who does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God." – John 3:18 There is a common belief that if you are a good person, everything will work out in the end. Be kind. Stay out of trouble. Do your best. That will be enough to get you into heaven. But the Bible says something very different. Good people do not go to heaven. Saved...  Read More

"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." – Romans 8:1 One of the greatest promises in Scripture is this. If you belong to Jesus, you do not have to fear judgment. You do not have to worry about standing before the great white throne of God in condemnation. That is not your courtroom. That is not your verdict. I heard about a long jury trial where the jury spent w...  Read More

"And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment." – Hebrews 9:27 We all have moments on the calendar that we wish we could skip. Maybe it is a tough conversation you are dreading or a doctor’s appointment you would rather avoid. Maybe it is a deadline you have been procrastinating on or an exam you wish would just disappear. I once talked with a high school student ...  Read More

"But the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever." – Revelation 20:10 There is coming a day when the enemy of your soul will finally be defeated. Not symbolically. Not temporarily. Fully and forever. The Bible tells us how this all ends. After Satan is released for ...  Read More

"Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour." – 1 Peter 5:8 There is a moment coming at the end of the millennial reign of Christ that may surprise you. Scripture says Satan will be released for a short time. After being locked away for one thousand years with no ability to influence or deceive, he will be allowed to come out and do what he ha...  Read More