It's easy to let truth slip through our fingers. Paul calls us to guard the gospel. He reminds us that it is part of our calling to pass on the good news of the kingdom to generations to come.

Have you ever thought about the telos of your life? The great, big goal you’re living toward? In other words, imagine your funeral. What would you want a family member, a co-worker, a neighbor and a fellow church member to say about you? Paul has a thought about what you might want to keep in mind.

There are a lot of things clamoring for our deepest heart and life attention. They end up dragging us away from what we most want to be about in life. What are the evidences that we’re among those being pulled away from what matters most? What does Jesus do to bring us back?

Real life, the blessed, life, is busy. It was busy for Jesus. But it’s also purposeful. Jesus said a huge “yes” to many good things and a huge “no” to other good things because He couldn’t do everything. How wisely are you able to say “yes” and “no” to good things?