Key Connections (March 1, 2017)
Why the Church Needs Suffering (Sarah Walton, Set Apart) Why is life so heavy for so many of those who are following Christ? Why isn’t God protecting his people? Will We Know Each Other in Heaven?...
View ArticleWhat Happens to a Believer at Death?
Video Notes: Brother, sister in Christ: There is no condemnation for you in the future because it has already been dealt with by Jesus in the past! “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who...
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Why Every Person Should Attend a Funeral Once a Year
Every person should attend a funeral at least once a year. Going to a wedding reminds you that the marriage bond is sacred. Going to a funeral reminds you that life is a vapor, that one day yours will...
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“Readers and Writers” Episode 7 with Erik Raymond
Hell is for judgment upon those who’ve sinned against God, not simply for those who’ve heard the gospel or not heard the gospel. (Erik Raymond)...
View ArticleAre You Living the Dream?
Maybe you (or someone you know) is “livin’ the dream.” As the phrase has become more mainstream, I’ve quietly wondered, What on earth does it mean? I may live a sheltered life in the suburbs of...
View ArticleGospel Gratitude Through Panic Attacks
In a hotel gym while on vacation with my family, I stepped down from the treadmill to stretch, and found myself flat on my back—vision blurred. I reached for my phone to ask for help—thankfully I...
View ArticleHeaven, So Near – So Far: Q&A with Author Colin Smith
The following is an adaptation of the Postscript from Pastor Colin’s book Heaven, So Near—So Far: The Story of Judas Iscariot (Christian Focus Publications). Learn more about this story and purchase...
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What Everybody Ought to Know About Getting into Heaven
I’ve used the story of the thief on the cross many times to help people see who Jesus is and what he is able to do for them. The last day of his life was extraordinary. It began in the misery of a...
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