Observing the final moments of a loved one’s life reveals their shedding of earthly burdens as they approach the heavenly finish line, reflecting Hebrews 12's depiction of the race.

All suffering experienced in our perishable bodies is temporary, akin to the perishable nature of worldly problems, reminding us to place our trust in Christ, whose promises ensure that our efforts and trials serve eternal purposes.

Be of good courage. Aim to please the Lord.

Our bodies, like our houses, wear out even with constant attention. But there is a glorious endgame ahead of us.

Eddie walked into a place God had prepared for him. And he was reunited with many he loved and thousands more he never knew he had influenced for good and for God.

I am on a pilgrimage. My journey on earth is short, and our purpose is to bring glory to God and extend his kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.

Whether we thrive on details or want only the big picture, Jesus has a plan for all of us.

“We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

My personal favorite Hebrew word is perfect to describe the world as God intended it to be, the world he will create for us someday.

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” The sentence is both comforting and strangely sobering.