Her Sides

As believers, we're not just living for today—we're living for eternity. The Christian journey is one with a clear destination: heaven. Everything we do here is staging—preparation for the life that truly matters, the one that comes after this.   If that's true (and it is), then it's worth pausing to reassess our focus. How are you living today? Are your daily choices shaping the kind of eternity you hope for?   Let's break it down.    Most of us, if we're blessed, get about 100 years on this earth—that's 10 decades. Typically, each decade brings a different focus: childhood, education, building a career, starting a family, finding purpose, and growing in wisdom. But when you look back at the decades you've already lived, can you say you've used each phase well in preparing for what comes after?   The Apostle Paul puts it this way in Philippians 3:14 : "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenw...

While reading through some news headlines recently, I was struck by how the selfishness of some can adversely affect others. Such thoughtless actions are often fueled by the the mindset that all we have is here and now. This made me remember the article that I had written a while ago - simple yet profound truth about focusing on the life  beyond the here and now.  Cozy? We're not home yet. 8th January 2013 “Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 (MSG) Honestly, the earth is a very lovely place to live in, especially if you’ve got the means. We have parks to play in, mountains to stare at, water sports to enjoy, clubs, nightlife, and other forms of entertainment that make the earth a fun place to live in. And then there are the people—the people we love, the people who love us and make our life worth living. In addition (now this is the best part!), we’ve got machi...