From that time Jesus began to announce, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." (Matthew 4:17)

Reflection Questions

Life's short and then you face Jesus.

2 Tim 4:7-8 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

How do we bounce back? How do we return to joy? What is a primary marker of maturity?

Despair and defeated thinking can eat our lunch. But it doesn't have to.

Is Christianity livable? Is it true? Is it beautiful?

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (2 Tim 4:6)

At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength... (2 Tim 4:16-17)

3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. (2 Tim 4:3-4)