Whenever I hear the word “everlasting” I am reminded of Everlast boxing gloves. I recall living in Moberly, Missouri where the Everlast Boxing Equipment company is located. The building where the company first began production has been abandoned for a new facility; however this presented a bit of irony. I remember driving past this old building countless times, with the glass broken and weeds growing between cracks in the parking lot, and seeing the huge logo “Everlast” worn and faded by the elements. Nothing about that run down building appeared to be “everlasting.” It is hard for us to imagine anything lasting forever –
From Damian Phillips’ Sermon: Life Giver #3: Life in the Son