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(Paige Patterson) Our planet earth is one of the smaller planets. It revolves around only an average-size sun in a relatively small solar system marooned as it is on the far edge of one of the millions of galaxies in a universe so immense  that we fathom part of it only by radio telescope and part of it--perhaps the larger part-- not at all. It may not be too much to suppose that all of this incredible, unexplored universe will yet have a purpose and a relationship to us that we do not appreciate. Of course, it is also possible that what we call            " heaven" is a realm that so far transcends the bounds of  the grandeur of the present cosmos as to render our universe inconsequential by comparison

(Patterson) Those who equate reverence with silence may have a surprise in heaven!

(Luke 12:15/The Living Bible) Real life and real living are not related to how rich we are

(Charles Stanley) True satisfaction in life flows out of fulfilling the purpose for which we were created and enjoying an intimate relationship with God. As a substitute for God, acquiring material excess only makes the heart feel  even more hollow

( A. Rogers) Most people today are just interested in making the  world a better place to go to hell from

( Philip Yancey) Of His words recorded in the Bible, Jesus has more to say on money than any other topic

( Our Daily Bread)  The real measure of our wealth is what will be ours in eternity

(Paige  Patterson) I can  only begin to comprehend heavenly worship. Imagine the whole church of God, the saved of all time, Old Testament  and New Testament saints, myriads of magnificant angels, musicians with  trumpets, harps, assorted other instruments, and in the midst the Lord Jesus arises from the throne. Moses, Elijah, Abraham, David, Paul, John, and  all others falls before Him in adoration. The blasts of the trumpets shake the foundations of hell, and the sweet strains of the consoling harps remind the saints that they are home. Shouts of alleluia and amen punctuate the crescendo of the heavenly choir, while angels shout in the background, : Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty." There are Jews and Arabs, with arms locked in an embrace of love. African-Americans and Anglo-Americans stand beside Japanese and Koreans. The common feature of gratitude to Christ for His saving grace has knit them all together. Millions now sing the song of Moses and the Lamb. Such a scene can only encourage those who have His holy name. We are moved to say with John, " Even so, come, Lord Jesus"

(Paige Patterson) The Gospel is true, regardless of its reception.  Most say they definitely intend to go to heaven, but most people will not go to heaven. That shocking observation is not popular these days, The supercilously , syrupy, sweet order  of today to which many have subscribed finds such a thought distasteful. Jesus declaration in Mt. 7:13-14 is in stark contrast to the  false confidence of  contemporary man. The only conclusion conceivable is that those who are blood- bought sinners whose names  are entered in the Book of Life are saved while  all others are forever excluded. This was not God's design for man. God is so gracious that He never coerces anyone to be the object of His affection . If there is a rejection  of His overtures, then the only option is the place called hell. Tragically, this is the destiny of most. To the lost, He is terrifying. To the redeemed, He is enthralling. To all He is awesome.