-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Archives
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
Categories
Meta
Tag Archives: death
Zombie Christians; November 24, 2020
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged death, eternal life, faith, life, living out the Word, the truth of God, victory, zombies
Leave a comment
Righteousness and Peace; November 2, 2020
Romans 5:20-21 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged death, grace, human stupidity, law, obedience to God, prohibition, righteousness, rules, sin, the daily slog
Leave a comment
Difficulty; October 1, 2020
Psalm 116:10 I believed; therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” I definitely prefer the Japanese translation of this verse, which the NIV gives as a footnote: “I believed even when I said, ‘I am greatly afflicted.’” Acknowledging difficulty doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged death, depending on God, faith, overcoming, saints, suffering, witnessing
Leave a comment
Grief; September 18, 2020
2 Samuel 12:22-23 He answered, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’ But now that he is dead, why should I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged acceptance, comforting, death, grief, heaven, hope, selfishness, weeping
Leave a comment
God’s Timing; June 28, 2020
Jeremiah 30:24 The fierce anger of the Lord will not turn back until he fully accomplishes the purposes of his heart. In days to come you will understand this. Believers throughout history have said, “How long, Lord?” Even in Revelation … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged death, eternity, faith, God's timing, life, priorities, temporal vs. eternal, time, trusting God
Leave a comment
Fear; May 6, 2020
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. This would seem to be a very timely … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged COVID-19, death, faith, fear, God's grace, God's love, guilt, love, punishment, suffering, trusting God
Leave a comment
Outcomes; April 24, 2020
Hebrews 13:7-8 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. There is so much good … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ's return, death, examples, excuses, faithfulness, physical life, serving God
Leave a comment
Death; April 11, 2020
John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. A great deal has been written and spoken about this verse, including by me, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged death, Easter, eternity, funerals, grief, life, medicine, resurrection, salvation, victory
2 Comments
Conquerors; February 2, 2020
Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8 is my wife’s favorite chapter in the whole Bible, and very understandably so. This last section is like a lawyer, building … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged death, eternal life, fear, God's love, hardship, logic, loss, martyrdom, stewardship
Leave a comment