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I recently preached on the Christian teaching of sex. One aspect that I didn’t have time to address was the end of sex. In the gospels, when asked about marriage in heaven, Jesus responds rather curtly that “they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven,” (Mark 12:25; Matt 22:30; Luke 20:34-36). … Continue reading Sex and Chocolate
Today we celebrated the life of Samson Charles Bidan. Here is the audio recording of my message I gave at the service. (To listen to the entire audio of the service, click here). To learn a little bit more about Samson, you can read my previous post about him and my response to the news of … Continue reading Hope in the Face of Tragedy
A soldier fighting a war in a far off distant land, returning home to reunite with family and friends: few things are more powerful. Children running forward, crying out for their parent's arms that have been absent for too long. Husband and wife, embracing one another amidst tears and kisses, clutching onto what has been robbed … Continue reading Why We Love it When Soldiers Come Home
"Where are you going, Master?" cried Sam, though at last he understood what was happening. "To the Havens, Sam," said Frodo. "And I can't come." "No, Sam. Not yet anyway, not further than the Havens...Your time may come. Do not be too sad, Sam. You have so much to enjoy and to be, and to … Continue reading Tolkien’s View On Death: The Grey Havens
“Christ did not die to forgive sinners who go on treasuring anything above seeing and savoring God. And people who would be happy in heaven if Christ were not there, will not be there. The gospel is not a way to get people to heaven; it is a way to get people to God. … Continue reading Heaven is Not For Everybody
Marc Sims 