Category Archives: Resurrection

He is not here, He has risen!

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

“The life of Jesus is bracketed by two impossibilities: a virgin’s womb and an empty tomb. Jesus entered our world through a door marked ‘no entrance’ and left through a door marked ‘no exit’” (Peter Larson). via He is not … Continue reading →

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People in heaven prior to the resurrection

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

Life in heaven prior to the resurrection of our bodies. Continue reading →

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Troubled dust, but dust that dreams

Posted on August 23, 2014 by

Rest securely and confidently in what God has done for you in Christ! And remind yourself often that…. Continue reading →

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Resurrection is life after life after death

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

The last experience of life is death. It is the most certain thing in every person’s life. “There is a time to be born and a time to die” (Ecclesiastes 3:2). But death is not final. Continue reading →

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Evil and death are conquered!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by

Take time to reflect on this great quote and the Scriptures and song of worship: Continue reading →

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How should we understand death?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

Ten truths about death Continue reading →

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When life hurts

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

When bad things happen to us that we cannot directly control and that prayer will not immediately change, we might find ourselves wrestling through dark nights of the soul concerning how God relates to the hardships of life. Continue reading →

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The ultimate detox center

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my … Continue reading →

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Struggle Theology

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

While reading some feedback on Tim Challies’ post “Desecration and Titillation,” I recalled a quote from a series of messages I gave many years ago. It came from the book, “Flirting with the Devil,” by Bill Pride and has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Assurance, Christian life, Confession, Conflict, Counseling, Deception, Devil, Doubt, Mind Renewal, Pornography, Regeneration, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Victory | 11 Comments

Will death get the last word?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Death is “the last enemy to be destroyed” (I Corinthians 15:26). I long for the world where “there will be no more death…” (Revelation 21:4). But until we enter that world, as the wise teacher wrote…. Continue reading →

Posted in Afraid to die, Afterlife, Death, Death of Christ, Eternal life, Eternal security, Fear, Fear of death, Jesus Christ, Life, Meaning of life, Resurrection | 2 Comments