Theology

This is the final post in a series on death and dying, and looks at the question, "How should a Christian view death?" Why Do People have to Die? Because of the curse that happened after humanity’s fall into sin, even Christians must pass through death to receive everlasting life. This is because our bodies … Continue reading Should a Christian Mourn?

This is the sixth in a series of posts about issues of death and dying, looking at the questions I receive as a pastor. In this week's post, I take a look at the end of life, and the decisions that we can sometimes face. Before We Begin Let me first say that this is … Continue reading When Death Is Imminent (or Not)

This is the fifth in a series addressing some of the questions people have that center around the topic of death, based on what I hear as a pastor. This week's question has to do with suicide, and what to believe about someone who takes their own life. I am often asked whether someone who … Continue reading Is Suicide an Unforgivable Sin?

This is the fourth in a series of posts answering questions about death that I am frequently asked as a pastor. Previous posts involve death, the dead, and final arrangements. This week: what do you say to someone whose world has fallen apart? How can you find the right words - and how can you … Continue reading What to Say to a Grieving Soul

This is the third in a series on the topic of death, in which I address some of the most frequently asked questions I get as a pastor, including what happens when we die, and whether or not people become ghosts or angels after death. Oddly, I think the question about whether or not cremation … Continue reading Can I Choose Cremation?

This is the second in a series of posts on the topic of death and dying, looking at some of the most frequently asked questions I encounter as a pastor. Last week, I answered the question of what happens when we die. This week, the follow-up: do the spirits of people who die ever "hang … Continue reading Ghosts, Saints and Angels

This is the first of a series of questions I am addressing on the topic of death, something all of us have to face but none of us want to. And the most logical place to start is with the most frequently asked question: what happens when we die? What is Death? We were created … Continue reading What Happens When We Die?