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Preparing for the Final Judgement of God

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AMY TURNER

The Bible describes a time when all people, regardless of their status in life, will stand before God’s final judgement. Revelation 20:11-12 speaks of a great white throne, where the earth and sky will disappear, and the dead will be gathered. At that moment, books will be opened, and every person will face God’s judgement.

This event will not be based on how people viewed their own actions or how others measured them. Personal feelings and human opinions will have no influence. What matters will be God’s righteous standards. His judgement will be fair and absolute.

Because of this, it is important for each person to seek understanding of what God expects. More than anything, we should pursue his mercy, which is available now.

One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper,
But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion.

Proverbs 28:13

Eighteen Mile releases debut single,”Above The Clouds”

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SPECIAL: MOUNTAIN HOME MUSIC COMPANY

August 29, 2025 — Newly signed to Mountain Home Music Company, bluegrass gospel quintet Eighteen Mile took shape when young musicians performing in the ministry-supporting Steve Pettit Band felt called to seek their own professional path after wrapping up an album with producer Andy Leftwich, who recommended them to the label’s attention. For their debut Mountain Home single, the group presents “Above the Clouds,” a gently flowing meditation on the blessing of assurance.

“I wrote ‘Above the Clouds’ during a season when I was wrestling with uncertainty and learning to trust God more deeply,” says the song’s lead vocalist and Eighteen Mile bassist, Hallie Ritter. “The song became a reminder to myself that no matter what we face — doubt, anxiety, or pain — God is steady and present above it all. I wanted the music to feel hopeful, something that lifts listeners up and reminds them that the sun still shines above every storm.”

Bandmates Carson Aaron (guitar, mandolin) and Emily Guy complement Ritter’s confident voice on the chorus’s elegantly phrased simplicity:

This old world can’t hold me down, I’ve got another life I’ve found
And a greater God
This old man can’t change my mind, I know the sun will always shine
Above the clouds

Eighteen Mile’s other multi-instrumentalist, Jack Ritter, offers some delicate guitar picking that underlines the tranquillity of that other life, while fiddler Savannah Aaron delivers the arrangement’s signature figure that punctuates the song from beginning to end. The combination of vocal strength, sympathetic instrumental work and well-crafted writing exemplified by “Above the Clouds” make Eighteen Mile artists to watch — and to listen to.

Says the group, “We hope this song is an encouragement to listeners in all areas of life who may be dealing with clouds of doubt, pain, and anxieties. The sun will always shine above the clouds.”

“Above the Clouds” is streaming in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. Listen to it HERE.

Living Faithfully While Waiting for Christ’s Return

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AMY TURNER

In Matthew 24:45-46, Jesus tells of a servant trusted by his master to give the household their food at the right time. That servant is called blessed if the master returns and finds him doing his job. This teaching comes as Jesus speaks about His return, a hope that all believers look forward to with expectation.

Knowing that Christ will come again, we are called to remain faithful in the tasks He has given us. Whether His return meets us in our lifetime or after our death, the standard is the same. We should be carrying out His work. The Apostle Paul also wrote, “It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2).

Commitment to God’s work and steady obedience are how we prepare for the day when our Lord returns.

Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes.

Luke 12:43

Choosing Eternal Hope Over Temporary Glory

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AMY TURNER

Revelation 20:4 tells us about the future of those who remain faithful to God, even in the face of death. This verse describes people who gave their lives because they spoke about Jesus and held firmly to God’s word. It also mentions those who refused to worship the beast or accept its mark on their bodies. These faithful ones are brought back to life and will rule with Christ for a thousand years.

The heart of this message is about loyalty and sacrifice. Following Jesus may come with hardship now, but it leads to lasting reward. Each person is faced with a decision: to seek temporary honour and comfort in this world or to choose the everlasting hope offered by God.

The Bible encourages believers with promises like this. The decision belongs to each of us.

and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Romans 8:17

The Father’s Approval of the Son

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JEFF TURNER

The Gospels show us two moments when God speaks from heaven about Jesus. Once at His baptism (Matthew 3:17) and again at His transfiguration (Matthew 17), the Father declares Jesus to be His beloved Son in whom He is well pleased. These statements raise a question: why was God so pleased with Jesus?

The answer lies in the nature of who Jesus is. From the beginning, He was holy and without fault. He lived a life entirely free from sin. This wasn’t just because He chose not to sin, but because He had no capacity for sin. Every action He took, every word He spoke, and even the things He chose not to do were perfectly in line with the Father’s will. His life was a constant reflection of God’s holiness.

Unlike humanity, who can only be considered righteous through faith and God’s grace, Jesus did not need righteousness given to Him. He was righteous in Himself, fully God and fully man, without flaw. The Father’s delight in Him was not new, but eternal. From before time began, the Son was loved by the Father, and that love was never broken.

For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;

Hebrews 7:26