Modern medicine can perform remarkable procedures like heart transplants and stent placements that extend and improve lives. Yet even the most successful surgeries cannot overcome the reality that every earthly life eventually comes to an end.

We laugh at old photos of ourselves, noticing the changes in hair and posture. But what if we could see a picture of our spiritual growth? Paul’s journey—from a zealous persecutor in Acts to a humble servant in Philippians—offers a vivid portrait of transformation.

As I prepare to step down from my role, I want to encourage you to trust in God's leading, knowing that He is preparing others around you to carry forward the work He has called you to.

Following Jesus isn't a guarantee that life will be easy or that everything will fall into place; rather, it's a journey of transformation where trust in Him is essential, not merely relying on Him as a good luck charm.

When we invite someone to “come and see,” we must engage in conversation. And conversations take time.

All that concerns us here—the spiritual as well as the selfish—will eventually disappear. We can trust God to help us see the bigger picture.