The Road to the Cross A Day in the Life of Jesus Luke 18:31–34 “Gathering the Twelve around him he told them, ‘As you know, we are going to Jerusalem. And when we get there, all the predictions of the ancient prophets concerning me will come true. I will be handed over to the GentilesContinue reading “It Was No Accident”
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If You Are There When They Die
The article discusses the emotional and spiritual challenges faced by families of hospice patients and the biblical perspective on hospice care. It clarifies misunderstandings about hospice and distinguishes it from euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. It also outlines common changes in the dying process and offers comfort and hope to families through biblical truths.
As the Day Begins
Matthew 10:21-23: “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one place, flee toContinue reading “As the Day Begins”
That Which Prevails Over Death
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, saying, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” 15 He *said to them, “But whoContinue reading “That Which Prevails Over Death”
Life in a Time of Death
Reading: Judges 3:7-11 Reflection: The Book of Judges can be tough to read. There is a lot of violence, and even the judges are often a confusing mix of good and bad. If we take today’s reading literally, then God caused God’s people to be conquered by an enemy nation, and then raised up aContinue reading “Life in a Time of Death”
A 27 Year Old’s Note Before Dying
Before leaving this world, dying 27-year-old Holly Butcher gave the rest of us some powerful advice in her ‘Note Before I Die.’ We all know death is inevitable. And yet, we don’t expect it to come so early for many of us. Holly Butcher from New South Wales in Australia certainly falls into the categoryContinue reading “A 27 Year Old’s Note Before Dying”