12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. (1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV) There is so much in this life we question. In many ways we cannot see far enough into the...

8 “‘This people honors me with their lips,    but their heart is far from me; (Matthew 16:8 ESV) If we search ourselves, do our actions and words match our faith? That which should be in our hearts? Maybe it does, let’s say 75% of the time, 85%, 95%. Do we believe...

9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands,10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits...

26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? (Matthew 16:26 ESV) What do you gather? I have a few things that I tend to gather, hobbies that I enjoy. Maybe one of...

21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. (Matthew 19:21-22 ESV) Are we, at times, like the rich...