“The meaning of your life is the meaning you give it,” writes philosopher A. C. Grayling in his book Thinking of Answers. He suggests trying to create meaning in our lives through the pursuit of relationships and goals, by developing our talents and interests, and through our hopes and... read more »

During a recent 3-week stay in the hospital, I met Kathy. She shared her grave medical condition and her strong faith—an unflinching belief in Jesus. She loved Him and trusted Him, but she also knew she was heading home to hospice care. Her days on earth were counting down. As my wife and I talked... read more »

During my first 3 years in Uganda, I had occasional contact with blood as I held dying children, helped to dress wounds and open tumors, and sought to comfort AIDS and cancer patients. My understanding was that as long as there was no exchange of bodily fluids or blood, I was at zero risk for... read more »

Some years ago, I hopped aboard a plane in Simferopol, Ukraine, for a flight to Moscow. Officials had told me a separate Russian visa was unnecessary. They were wrong. Russian military stopped me at the plane’s door upon arrival in Moscow, detaining me overnight until they could stick me on a... read more »

Sunday, April eighth, twenty-twelve— to others, may be just another day, but the more on it, the more Christians delve, the more meaningful is Easter Sunday.   E – nter God’s presence with thanks and praise A – llow Him to give us His embrace S – ubmit to God out of love and... read more »

Q: Is Psalm 23:4 referring to when we die?  —Sally A: Using the images of a shepherd caring for his sheep (Psalm 23:1-4), and a gracious host caring for his guests (Psalm 23:5-6), David testified of God’s constant care and persistent protection and provisions. David affirmed... read more »

Last year I said goodbye to a friend from my high school years. David, who struggled with physical challenges his entire life, was just 50 years old when kidney failure took him. Why do some people die seemingly before their time? Why do parents have to bury their children? These are burning,... read more »

In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom, Huck Finn, and Joe Harper slinked off for a few days away without telling anyone. Back home, their distraught loved ones assumed they had drowned, so they held a funeral. The boys—being boys—sneaked back into town and watched the funeral from... read more »

Q: Where do people go after death?  —Hussein A: What happens to a person after he dies depends on whether that person is a born-again Christian or not. The Bible tells us that those who have not believed in Jesus Christ as Savior will suffer eternal condemnation and unending... read more »

Q: Is it true that those who die without knowing Christ in this life will have a second chance to know Him in the resurrection of the dead?  —Paul A: The clear teaching of the Bible is that man does not get a second chance for repentance after death.  Hebrews 9:27 says that... read more »