Category Archives: Eternal life

Limits of medicine and cosmetology

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

The progress of medicine and the ingenuity of cosmetology reach a frustrating end. Continue reading →

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Action plan for facing trials

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

When God shrinks the size of my trials and enlarges my perspective with hope. Continue reading →

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Why desire of heaven?

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Think about it. Christ went into heaven itself to appear in the presence of God for us. Continue reading →

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Deeply acquainted with your death

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Are you dancing lightly on the surface of the earth and ready to leave at a moment’s notice? Continue reading →

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Profession vs. Possession of Salvation

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It is questionable whether anyone who reasons, `Now that I am a Christian, I can live as I please’, has really been converted. Continue reading →

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Do people in heaven exist as disembodied spirits?

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

If someone who knows Jesus Christ as Savior dies today, she goes directly to heaven. She leaves her physical body on earth until the resurrection. But will she exist as a disembodied spirit throughout the intermediate time between death and resurrection? Continue reading →

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What should we think about hell?

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The variety of themes that converge about final judgment provide excellent material for small group discussion or even a theology class. Continue reading →

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Eternal significance of good works

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What is the eternal significance to our earthly lives?  Continue reading →

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You will be resurrected

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

How final is death? Should we expect to be resurrected? Continue reading →

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Inspired by a dear friend

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

At his memorial gathering, I summarized Mark’s life with seven vignettes that characterized my dear friend. Consider and be motivated by each one. Continue reading →

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