Who do you trust?  Warning: This is not a philosophical or theoretical exercise. 

Who do you trust in situations that have a significant impact on your life? 

Who do you trust to help you make important decisions? 

Who do you trust to be there when you are desperate?

I am not looking for a series of qualities, I am looking for a name…

God's monuments are not built of gold and stone.  They are constructed from the faithfulness we exhibit, the loyalty we hold, and the fortitude we display. We serve God because we chose to, not because we have been forced to.

When we are suffering, knowing that we have reached the halfway mark reminds us that the end is coming, the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight.  The halfway point is a signpost of hope along the long road of endurance bearing the message, "Hang on!"

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You are living through a historic moment! This singular point in time is the closest anyone has been to the return of Jesus and the end of the world… as we know it.  Therefore, questions about the "Big End" become more relevant with each passing minute. And, that has been true since Jesus left the planet with a return ticket in hand.

We live within the boundaries between our endings and beginnings.  The past is always coming in waves, relentlessly storming the shore of the present. Each wave brings change and opportunity, uncertainty and freedom.  Within these boundaries of endings and beginnings, the future is forged.  Join us for our latest episode as we take a stroll along that mysterious place where the sea ends and land begins.

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So, what do you think about my title for this article? I have heard or read that phrase several times over the last few months, but do we know what we are saying when we use it? Headlines can be deceiving. When we stop reading before reaching the smaller typeface, we forfeit our ability to form our own conclusions.   Join us for our latest episode of Before the Day Ends as we dig past the headlines.

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When is the last time you heard or read something wise?  Have you ever wondered why you thought, "That is pretty wise!  I need to remember that."  Why did it connect?  How did you recognize it as something worth remembering? We will spend a couple of episodes having a little fun exploring those questions.  Join us for our latest episode of Before the Day Ends.

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If you visit the archeological remains of Petra, in the country of Jordan, you will see stairs carved into the red rock walls above or next to ancient tombs.  Ever wonder why decorate a tomb with stairs?  Could these be the first Led Zeppelin fans? Join us for our latest episode of Before the Day Ends.

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Who Wins in the End? Who will inherit the power and the control that so many nations, rulers, factions, and movements are fighting so desperately for today?  Join us for our latest episode of Before the Day Ends.

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Identity and image are being redefined almost daily.  So, in today's world, what does it mean that we have been created in the "image of God?"  A lot of ink has been spilled over the centuries trying to answer this important question. Join us as we explore the meaning behind the "image of God" in our latest episode of Before the Day Ends.

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