The Bible values both life in this world and life in the world to come. It also values both the spiritual and the physical realms. As Christians we are always tempted to view these things as “either/or” categories, but in …
The Bible frequently uses comparisons and contrasts in order to emphasize the difference what is true and what is false or what is evil and what is good. Whereas the thief comes to steal and destroy, Jesus came in order …
Modern medicine is truly amazing. As a result of advances in medicine human beings live much longer now than they did thousands, hundreds, or even 50 years ago. Yet many diseases remain untreatable and we still are not able to …
Medical studies have shown that a sick person who gives up hope of recovery is less likely to recover than the person who believes he or she will get better. Hope can be a powerful thing. When Jeremiah gave this …
If one of your friends or a member of your family was sick and nearing death, would you be willing to take that person’s sickness in order that he or she might be healed? How much would you have to …
Most people try very hard not to think about death. The placement of cemeteries is an interesting example of this. Cemeteries used to be located in the center of towns, and every church had a cemetery. Nowadays this is no …
