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Why Some People Think Heaven Will Be Hellish
In American culture, some people have strange ideas about what heaven will be like. One popular image is of a person (with wings and a halo) sitting on a cloud and strumming a harp. Even among churchgoers, there are misconceptions, including the idea that in heaven, the only thing we’ll be doing is singing praises…
Adventures in Premarital Counseling
Last week, my wife and I celebrated our 37th anniversary. We never had the benefit of premarital counseling (PMC), which was not very widespread back in the 1980s; in fact, I hadn’t even heard of it at that time, and our church didn’t provide it. Thankfully, however, it has become much more common in the…
Unpacking the Theology of Yet Another Christmas Hymn
Depending on your church background and tradition, you may be familiar with the word “Advent,” which means “arrival.” It refers to Jesus’ birth, which we celebrate at Christmas, as well as His second coming in the future. It includes the concept of preparation for His arrivals as well. My church has been focusing on Advent,…
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