Death

Death

Death and grief touch every person's life at some time. Jesus Christ showed great compassion to those grieving, and wept for his friend Lazarus despite knowing he was about to be resurrected . If you are under the burden of grief, day to day life can seem impossible, but the hope of the resurrection can be a great comfort as you heal and mourn.

A father walking in field carrying two daughters.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Describing the Indescribable

Almost 2,000 years ago, the apostle Paul shared a colorful prophecy with new Christians in the city of Thessalonica. What he shared is often mentioned at funerals and memorial services as words of hopeful encouragement. But these words are also...
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I am not clear about Luke 23: 43, where Jesus told one of those crucified with Him that he would be with Him in paradise. I've heard it explained that the comma is in the wrong place, which changes the meaning. Can you help clarify this verse?

Did the thief go to Heaven?
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Jesus Christ's Resurrection: Leading the Way for Others

Why does modern Christianity consistently portray Jesus Christ as dead on the cross? Could it be that many really don't grasp the importance of His resurrection and what it means for us?
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Redeeming the Time

The clock is ticking.
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The Sermon on the Mount

Jesus’ longest recorded message gives a fundamental overview of real Christianity.
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O Death, Where Is Your Sting?

Death deals a stinging blow to all of us. How do we cope when a loved one dies?
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Plan for the Future, Even If You Don't Want To!

We don't like to think about dying, but if we don't plan now, our families will suffer. Here are some tips on how to show true love by wisely preparing—even if you are young.
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A Life That Matters

The apostle Paul encourages us to comfort and edify each other (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
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Jacob and Joseph

God’s calling and purpose is sure. Through trials and suffering, we learn to trust God and build character, just as the patriarchs in the Bible did. They trusted God to guide their lives and followed Him through all circumstances in...
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These Graves Will Open

Contrary to popular belief, the Bible says nothing about an immortal soul. What truly happens at death? You need to know!
A Little Tent Talk
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A Little Tent Talk

When Jan and I were first married, we went camping four or five times.
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Why Is There Evil and Suffering?

Dealing with this question of evil in our world continues to challenge the skeptic and believer equally.
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Prophecy Gives Hope in Times of Mourning

Sometimes God takes us to the house of mourning to show us the need to slow down in our fast-paced lives and consider the larger questions of life.
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Village Life Has Ceased: Virginia Tech Tragedy

Even after the brutal slaughter at Virginia Tech, there is hope for the future when mankind will turn back to God and violence will end.
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Real Hope Coming

If somebody you love is dead, there is hope to meet them again. God's plan of salvation includes all mankind.
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The Myth of the Immortal Soul

Does the Bible really say humans have souls that are released from the body at death? Discover the shocking truth!
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The Crocodile Hunter Will Live Again

Steve Irwin's death shocked the world recently. But there's hope!
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You Can't Take It With You?

Think of this next time someone asks, "Would you rather spend eternity in a pine box or a million-dollar mausoleum with chandeliers, skylights and hand-woven rugs?"
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Should Christians Fear Death?

In a world that doesn’t value life, can we have a proper understanding of death?
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Death Toll, Plus One

In news stories on tragic fatalities, always absent seems to be one particular unaccounted for person. And, amazingly, it's always the same person—no matter what the story is! Isn't it time we put the spotlight on this story within the...
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