When the world seems chaotic and spinning out of control, God’s still in control.

When there’s nothing but pain and loss and suffering in the news, we still have hope in the good news of the gospel that Jesus has already won and He will soon return to put everything right.

I’ve mentioned the quote before but it bears repeating that your story doesn’t end with ashes. It ends with golden streets and a golden crown to lay at the feet of Jesus.

To all of you reading this (and to me), take heart. Stay grounded in the goodness of God. Don’t let the world teach you theology or how you should view the events playing out in front of you on your TV (with thanks to Michael Easley for that one).

We’re going to be fine in the end, and if everything is not fine, it’s not the end.