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death’s sting
Near the closing of the film Forrest Gump, Forrest is standing alone at the foot of the grave of his dearly beloved Jenny: “You died on a Saturday morning. And I had you placed here under our tree. . . . Momma always said dyin’ was a part of life. I sure wish it wasn’t.”
Who does God want you to be?–Matthew’s Story
When the loss of his older brother thrust Matthew into the role of “man of the house,” he was determined to become the person he—and others—wanted him to be. But the challenges he faced were greater than his resolve alone could overcome. It wasn’t until he turned his life over to the Lord that Matthew…
With lives lost all around him, Colorado Rockies broadcaster Jerry Schemmel shares his story of how a plane crash opened his eyes to his need of a Savior. It's a…
Listenthe rules of grief
Two years ago, I held my father’s hand as he drew his last breath. Since then, as I’ve struggled to figure out what a world without Dad looks like, I’ve learned and relearned a few things about grieving.
It was like death had played a cruel prank
For a week, I was glued to news updates on the status and stories of three ill-fated passenger airlines. My heart went out to the passengers who were killed and their grieving family members. It could very well have been someone I knew.
“It ain’t over ’til it’s over.”–Ed’s Story
What would you do if you received news that you were dying? For Ed, every twitch of his muscles reminds him that a terminal disease is actively destroying his body. Discover how Ed has found hope in the face of fear and death. Gain insight and inspiration for whatever trials may come your way. Find…
alive
Her breathing labored, her skin sallow, she is but a shadow of the vivacious woman whose laughter resonated around the room at family gatherings. Those who love her come and go, trying to capture one last visit, one last embrace. They wait and watch.
the bottom line
While in college, the great missionary Adoniram Judson lost his faith when he fell under the spell of Jacob Eames, a deist who believed that God never interferes in our lives. When he was on a trip, Judson stayed at a village inn next door to a man who was …
Facing the agony that engulfed her–Marjorie’s Story
Sometimes the twists and turns on life’s road can cause us to question God or the path He’s laid out for us. Marjorie recounts how God led her safely down an unknown and unpredictable road after she lost her husband and her son in the same year. We would like to thank Maranatha Bible &…
Precious In God’s Eyes
In response to the news that a mutual friend of ours had died, a wise brother who knew the Lord sent me these words, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Ps. 116:15). Our friend’s vibrant faith in Jesus Christ was the dominant characteristic of his life, and we knew he was home with God in heaven. His family had that assurance as well, but I had been focused only on their sorrow. And it’s appropriate to consider others during their grief and loss.
Two Men
Two men were killed in our city on the same day. The first, a police officer, was shot down while trying to help a family. The other was a homeless man who was shot while drinking with friends early that day.
Taking a thoughtful look at the different paths set before us, and how to choose the right one
In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urged His followers to “enter through the narrow gate.” But what does that mean? A revealing look at Jesus’ meaningful metaphor from Matthew 7.
Traveling Companion
I looked up the members of my seminary graduating class recently and discovered that many of my friends are now deceased. It was a sober reminder of the brevity of life. Three score and ten, give or take a few years, and we’re gone (Ps. 90:10). Israel’s poet was right: We’re but strangers here and sojourners (39:12).
A Season For Everything
In the 1960s, the folk-rock band The Byrds popularized the song “Turn! Turn! Turn!” It climbed to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and gained worldwide popularity. People seemed captivated by the lyrics. Interestingly, though, except for the last line, those lyrics are from the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes.
