When we die, is that it? Is the story over? Is that the end of hope?
I’m active on social media. I have atheists and skeptics tell me all the time that when we die, that …
Tag Archives: Death
How does God prove His love for us?
God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …
Does death have the last word on things?
Death has no power over us. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. …
Does death come from a phantom life of evil and their friends?
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
What was the most important thing to Jesus?
Everything was complete. The last thing Jesus says is so profound. This is the way it has always been with …
7 things Jesus said on the cross as He died for us
Jesus hung on the cross and died for us. He said seven things during that time. Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, …
“Now if we have died with the Messiah, we believe that we shall also live with Him.” ~Apostle Paul
I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …
“Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …
“We aren’t immortal. We don’t last long. Like our dogs, we age and weaken. And die.” ~Sons of Korah
My dad would say very frequently “There are two things certain in life …. death and taxes”. I think for …
“Jesus humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
“Carelessness kills; complacency is murder.” ~King Solomon
I have to guard against being content. Being self-satisfied is dangerous. Neglecting wisdom in my life leads to the destruction …
“You can be sure that wherever in the whole world the Message is preached, what she has just done is going to be remembered and admired.” ~Jesus
Why do I give others a hard time? Why do I get furious with them? What have they done to …
“Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?” ~The 2 Marys
It is a real and practical question from the 2 Marys. Great, they are thinking, here we are and how …
Can my words bring life to others?
My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to character. The power of …
What do we know about the victory of Jesus over Satan?
Jesus has defeated Satan. Jesus openly spoke about the Cross and His death. It was an hour of judgment for …
“Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.” ~Jesus
Jesus is challenging me. This is tough. Am I willing to give up everything, including my life for King Jesus? …
“For to me, to live is the Messiah as He is my source of joy, my reason to live and to die is gain for I will be with Him in eternity.” ~Apostle Paul
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
Obedience – Did it mean the ultimate personal cost for Jesus?
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
“Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” ~Jesus
Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …
“Jesus died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is my substitute for having to pay a penalty for having missed God’s goal. Jesus tasted death for me …
“Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.” ~Jesus
I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it and …
Speech — It has the Power of Death and Life
My speech has an enormous influence for good or ill and is a sure guide to my character. The power …
“He has risen from the dead!” ~Angel | Breaking News! Jesus rises from the dead in an incorruptible body!
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was …
“I was born in order to die. I die that I may live. Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom!” ~St. Tikhon of Voronezh
We all know the saying, “Life is short”. Indeed it is if we do not know our Messiah Jesus who …
Jesus freed us all from death and destruction.
We are made of flesh and blood. Jesus, the Messiah, came in flesh and blood, just like us, to rescue …
“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
“I’m going to keep that celebration going because I know how it’s going to turn out.” ~Apostle Paul
I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …
“It’s God we are answerable to—all the way from life to death and everything in between—not each other.” ~Apostle Paul
Who do I answer to? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss or my children? It is a simple …
“When the Messiah died he took that entire rule-dominated way of life down with him and left it in the tomb, leaving you free.” ~Apostle Paul
I have died with the Messiah Jesus. I am free from living a “rule-dominated” life. That way of life is …
“Unless you turn to God, you, too, will die.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear that bad things happen to good people. That isn’t the issue. Jesus is focused on letting me …
Am I willing to suffer and mature? Will I rejoice and be happy?
Jesus, the Son of GOD, came to earth and suffered for us. Imagine that. Take a minute to think about …
"The simple moral fact is that words kill." ~~Jesus
Jesus warns us to be careful about what we say to others. Our mandate is to love. Anything other than …
” God, your God, is God.” ~~Moses
God is God. That is all there is to it. We can count on it, day by day. God is …
"A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
We need to have character. We need to know what God wants us to do. We need to do it. …
"When the wicked die, that’s it—the story’s over, end of hope." ~~King Solomon
We are a people of hope. We serve a God who gives us hope. We live in the present and …
"Take your stand with God’s loyal community and live, or chase after phantoms of evil and die." ~~King Solomon
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
Where is the sting of death?
Death has no power. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. This is …
What was the end in Jesus’ mind? The day death died.
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
