Practicing for Eternity

Seven Generations, Two Directions, and the Promise of Immortality

That the generations to come might know, and the children yet unborn…

   — Psalm 78:6

…and immortality brings one near to God.

 — Wisdom 6:20

But as for me, I am poor and needy; come to me speedily, O God.

 — Psalm 70:5

That's Just Not a Very Good Day

When the Place We Expect to Be Safe Isn't

Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.

— Joshua 24:23

Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her.

— Wisdom 6:12

…as if someone fled from a lion, and was met by a bear; or went into the house and rested a hand against the wall, and was bitten by a snake.

— Amos 5:19

All Saints Day III — What We Will Be

The Promise Beyond What We Know

Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed.

— 1 John 3:2

All Saints Day IV — Be a Peacemaker

The Family Resemblance of God's Children

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

— Matthew 5:9

Call No One Father

When Respect Becomes Reverence

And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father—the one in heaven.

 — Matthew 23:9

Like a Father With His Children

The Love That Teaches Us to Be Free

As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children. 

— 1 Thessalonians 2:11

All Saints Day II — When They Became Smaller

The Quiet Deliverance from Fear

I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me out of all my terror. 

— Psalm 34:4