What is it that you find so valuable in your life that you'd not only live for it, you'd die for it? It's been on my mind lately...those things that I cherish so much that life seems relatively unimportant in comparison. "To me, to live is Christ and to die is gain"...I agree with Paul's precious words, and want my life to burn for His glory more than anything else. But are there other things? Are there people on this earth...fallen people...temporal things that I find so valuable I'd give my all to protect...to keep not only safe, but close? There's my wife...no doubt about that. I cherish the time we spend as we walk this road together, but I'd step into eternity if it meant a richer life for her...what's more, I live in the confidence that she'd do the same...she demonstrates it everyday. What about my children? There's not a single moment I'm not dreaming of the days ahead for them and what I hope to see accomplished...completed in their lives. Sure, I'd give up breath if it guaranteed those dreams would become reality. What else? The list is short...stuff becomes increasingly unimportant as the picture of what really matters takes form. There is one thing though...a small church...a baby just learning to walk in the ways of her King...her Bridegroom. My church...I so want to see her make such an impact on this planet that the gates of hell shudder at her being...her prayers...her movements...her worship. The story has only begun as God unfolds the plan and purpose for this church He has created and is building. I can confidently say I want the story to be glorious even if it means my story comes to a close. What else can I do? I love her.