Think About It

I don’t like good-byes. We recently had to say so long to a friend of ours and it reminded me of the pain caused by being “out of sight”. When I was younger, moving meant not only the end of an era, but all too often an end of friendships. Sure, there have been a few that have lasted through the years, but as the child of a minister, way too many relationships came and went. Thankfully, with the types of media we have today long distance friendships are not merely relegated to a long-distance phone call. Yet, even though we do have ways to stay connected, there is a sadness associated with not being together. As I have thought about this recently, I find comfort in the fact that we will get a chance to see friends and family again. Maybe not in this world, but in the life to come. Investing in faithfulness doesn’t just mean that we get to spend an eternity with God, it also allows us to look forward to an eternity with our loved ones. Remaining righteous doesn’t just produce