A lot of Christians in the 21st century, it seems, have lost touch with the ancient, New Testament idea of the resurrection. Many Christians are mystified by the teaching of the New Testament about resurrection, assuming that arriving in spirit in heaven is the end of blessed existence.However, ancient Judaism (Jesus and the apostles and much of the earliest church … Read More
Cremation & Christian Burial
Here is #8 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #8: What does the Bible say about cremation? A: This question asks something I am sometimes asked by families who are planning the memorial of their relatives. In the ancient world, Romans … Read More
Forsaken
I don’t know how it is where you are, but where I live it is raining and kind of raw outside, like most Good Fridays I’ve experienced in my life. On Good Friday, I find my mind drifting to the central image of my faith–the crucifixion of Jesus. A lot happened that day, and they put him on the cross … Read More
Pain & Finding God
Q: Why does God take away the dearest people from you when you need them the most? How can we call God kind when all this does is leave hurts and pain? A: This question, submitted on our Q Sunday event in February 2011, is one that is part of the human experience and one that all thinking people ask … Read More