What is hell like?
Last week we asked what heaven was like. But on January 20th, we explored what is perhaps one of the most difficult questions of all: What is hell like? Speaking about hell, C.S. Lewis wrote:...
What is heaven like?
A Gallup poll revealed that more people believe in heaven than in hell. It seems we like to believe in things we like, but not in things we don’t, right? That’s why we’re in a...
How do we know?
A Gallup poll revealed that 81% of people believe in heaven, but only 69% believe in hell. We like to believe in things we like, like heaven; but not in things we don’t, like hell,...
But is it true?
Christmas Eve is a special time. After the presents have been bought and plans have been made, we gather to sing carols by candlelight and ponder the significance of the birth of Christ. On December...
If you claim to have a life-changing faith
Sometimes we need a bigger perspective—a higher perspective. Here’s why. The word “repentance” can seem like a big bad word in today’s world where many people live by the mantra, ‘Just do whatever makes you...
Repentance for Dummies
Unfortunately, one of the things that characterizes Advent and Christmas for a lot of people is what I call the Holly Jolly Hurricane — a hurricane of busyness, expense and disappointment! But it doesn’t have...
Being steady for someone when times get tough
Being a person of your word matters. In fact, we could argue that, regardless of ethnicity, language, financial situation or background, people value honesty. And yet, it seems like we live in an age of...
People who keep their promises
Before the world of contracts and fine print, do you remember hearing about agreements that were made on the shake of a hand? Remember when someone could be trusted “at their word”? Nowadays, that seems...
How the Prince of Peace Brings Peace Through His People
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that brought ceasefire to World War One at 11 a.m. on November 11th, 1918 (11-11-11). It was, they said, the “war to end all wars.” But,...
Why is the “good news” good for you?
If someone were to ask you what the “good news” or “gospel” of Christianity was, what would you say? The good news (also sometimes translated as “gospel”) is central to the faith, but it is...