By Will Dobbie2024-07-12T14:41:00
The death of a someone close to you is a deeply painful time. When they don’t have a Christian faith, or we don’t know what they believe, it can be even more difficult. Will Dobbie recounts his own experience and offers some hope
When an unsaved loved one dies, it is surely one of the most heartbreaking circumstances. Yet it is something most Christian’s experience – and find impossibly hard to talk about. But if you are struggling with the doctrine of hell, there is no shame in that. You are in good company.
A pastor friend of mine was once called upon to visit to a couple. Their son, who did not, as far as they knew, have faith, had just completed suicide. My friend is as theologically astute as anyone I know, a seasoned pastor who has authored Christian books. Yet he had literally no idea what to say as he approached their front door.
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Jesus could endure anything because he knew where he was heading, says Sheila Walsh. She explains how the promise of heaven gives us unshakable peace for today, and outrageous hope for tomorrow
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It was a rash, spur-of-the-moment decision to go to a church that day. Previous encounters during my 17 years of life had not been too impressive. As a child, I attended Sunday school three times. I felt confused, because those were the days of fuzzy felt, where ...
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Free speech protects great minds discussing ideas, not small minds abusing people, says George Pitcher, as he looks at the recent cases of Laurence Fox and Kathleen Stock
2025-03-28T14:28:00Z By Isaac Villegas
When the US authorities tried to deport Rosa del Carmen, she found refuge inside a church building - living there for two years. Isaac Villegas’ decision to provide sanctuary for an undocumented immigrant may have been politically controversial, but he believes it was line with historic Christian beliefs
2025-03-28T12:50:00Z By Johnny Rivera
Bad Bunny’s latest album speaks of his proud Puerto Rican heritage. For pastor Johnny Rivera, it was a reminder that his allegiance is to Christ, and he will always be proud to live under God’s banner
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