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No one knows means no one knows…

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AMY TURNER

Some people today wonder if we are living in the final days before Jesus returns. It’s a question that comes up often, especially when troubling events seem to match what the Bible calls the “signs of the times.” Some claim that these signs prove the end is near and that we can now be sure of the timing of Christ’s return.

However, it’s important to remember what the Bible actually teaches. In Matthew 24:36, Jesus himself says, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” This is a clear statement. No human being, no matter how wise or informed, can predict the exact moment of the Lord’s return.

While we may hope and even long for that day to come soon, claiming certainty about its timing goes beyond what Scripture allows.

But He said to them, “It is not for you to know periods of time or appointed times which the Father has set by His own authority;

Acts 1:7

Elevate Your Thoughts: Embracing God’s Standards

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FLOYD ROGERS

The way a person thinks shapes the direction of their life. The mind acts like a guide, a warning light, and a decision-maker all at once. Every choice made and every action taken comes from thoughts formed in the heart and mind. Because of this, each person is responsible for what they allow themselves to think about.

God holds His people accountable for both their thoughts and the way those thoughts lead them to live. It is important to protect the mind by being careful about what is seen, heard, and accepted. Not everything the world offers is suitable for those who belong to God.

Since God’s Spirit lives within believers and Jesus is part of their lives, worldly ways and influences no longer fit with who they are. Believers are called to a different, higher standard of thinking and living.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

Finding Strength in Burdens

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FLOYD ROGERS

In life, everyone faces struggles and burdens that can feel too heavy to carry. But God offers a way to endure those difficulties without being crushed by them. This doesn’t mean the problems will vanish or that you’ll never think about them again. It means you’ll be able to live through them, reflect on them, and even speak about them without feeling overwhelmed by their weight.

God promises to give strength and peace in the middle of life’s hardest moments. He invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. As Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This rest is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of calmness, confidence, and quiet strength in the face of it.

Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you;
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

Psalm 55:22

Transforming Lives: The Impact of Faith in Christ

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FLOYD ROGERS

The apostle Paul spoke of a powerful change that happened in his life when he met Jesus Christ. He explained it by saying that he had been “crucified with Christ.” I understand this to mean that when Christ entered his heart, Paul left behind his old way of living. His past life was gone, and he began a new journey.

In the book of Romans, Paul wrote that just as Christ was buried and rose again, he too rose to live a new life. Though his physical body stayed the same, everything inside him was made new — a new spirit, a new purpose, and a new relationship with God.

What truly changed was that Christ now lived within him. When a person allows Christ to work within them, it transforms every part of life. It affects how we think, how we feel, and how we understand right and wrong. Even our sense of God’s presence grows stronger. This inward change can even touch our physical well-being, showing how deeply connected we are in body, mind, and spirit.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

2 Corinthians 5:17

The Power of Christ in Every Believer’s Life

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FLOYD ROGERS

The life that lives inside every believer is Jesus Christ. He existed before time began and will continue forever. No one can defeat or destroy Him, because He holds the power over both life and death. This same Jesus now lives within those who believe in Him, dwelling in their spirits.

When a person accepts salvation, God connects them to His eternal life. It’s like being placed into a flowing river that stretches from eternity past to eternity future. From the moment of salvation, that person becomes part of this never-ending life with Christ.

This eternal connection means believers can always find hope and strength in God’s Word. No matter what happens in life, Christ remains their source of life and peace.

When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.

Colossians 3:4