RIP or LITF?

RIP … you see this attached to a social media post almost every day. The sentiment is there, but do we really know what RIP means? Do we know what we are saying? What’s its origin? Is it a blanket statement for all deaths? Wikipedia says, “’Rest in peace’ (Latin: Requiescat in pace) is a…

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The Christian’s Hope for Eternity

A college friend and I once debated whether there would be soccer in Heaven. He steadfastly maintained we would all play, while I insisted that believers would surround the throne for eternity, praising God. No time for sports. Freshman roommates rarely achieve advances in theology, and we were no exception. Our curiosity often gives rise…

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Understanding the Glory of Your Inheritance

To pray for other believers, you may follow Paul’s example. He thanked God for his brothers and sisters in Christ (Eph 1:15-16). He also asked God to give them an understanding spirit (Eph 1:17). First, he prayed that they would increase in understanding the full scope of their calling (Eph 1:18). Then he prayed that…

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A Boring Eternity?

In literature, one of the most difficult characters to write is the “good” person or the “righteous” person. Authors often say that making the “good” character interesting is very challenging. The most interesting characters seem to be the ones who struggle with right and wrong, who struggle with their own moral problems and questions, and…

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