“We do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” -1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Do you ever wonder if, once your earthly life with all its drama and excitement passes, heaven will be flat and boring? Such a viewpoint, while common, understandably makes it difficult to look forward to eternity. It reminds me of another conquest with an important “ever after.” A Comparison to Marriage… Read More »Look Forward to Eternity: The Best Is Yet To Come
Day 7 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions The saddest thing I’ve ever seen was a funeral without hope. Typically labeled a “Celebration of Life,” this type of funeral merely reflects on the deceased’s earthly life and accomplishments. Perhaps it alludes to his buoyant attitude, or her kindness to… Read More »Jesus Defeated Death When He Came Back to Life
There’s no way around it. If you live on Earth, you will eventually have to face dark nights, and I’m not talking about the kind brought on by the occasional lunar eclipse or citywide blackout. I’m talking about those midnight hours when you’re lying awake, gripped by the turmoil of… Read More »Where to Look in Scripture During Your Darkest Nights
Tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis. Famine, epidemics, drought, war, terrorism, political corruption… Sometimes it seems like evil reigns supreme, right? Yet the Bible clearly states—multiple times—that God is firmly in control and nothing happens that isn’t allowed by him. Therefore, if one is to actually believe the words of the Bible, the… Read More »Why Would a Good God Allow Bad Things to Happen?
Share your faith. Spread the good news. Tell the world about Jesus. It’s all part of the great commission given to us by Jesus in Matthew 28 when he said, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Today, we call that evangelism. And it scares most of us to death.… Read More »Why Is Evangelism Important? Share The Hope of Eternity