No matter how old we are, if we belong to Jesus, death is not to be feared or dreaded. Is the Bible really true? Is Heaven really our eternal home? Will all of God's promises be fulfilled? Then we have nothing to fear. God holds our days in His hands. Psalm 139:16 – Your eyes …
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What Are You Packing?
Todd and I are moving (again). There are a few things that excite me about moving. I love to “make a home” and the prospect of a new space is intriguing. We like meeting new people and getting to know new neighbors, and always, the gospel is at the forefront of our thinking. Each place …
Death Is But A Door
Today we will attend another memorial service. I guess it’s our stage of life, but it sure seems like there’s a lot of death happening around us right now. There are multiple people on our prayer lists who are battling sickness that will likely take their lives. We read of people dying daily among our …
Choosing How Your Story Ends
Today’s read (1 Samuel 16-18) includes a story that all children love – David and Goliath. God has let Samuel grieve long enough over the poor choices Saul made. He tells him it’s time to move on, to fill up his horn with anointing oil because God plans to raise up another man as king. …
What’s Your Response To Death?
What happens after we die? This is a question that every person must ponder at some point, whether they admit it or not. Religions are built on answering it, although no evidence exists that any person has raised himself from the dead except the Son of God, Jesus. In His case, there is ample evidence …