by Jon Doud | Mar 7, 2023 | Devotionals
One of the most exciting truths Jesus told His disciples was, “I go to prepare a place for you…” This truth really resonates with my wife Maria and I. Why? On October 18, 2011, at approximately 10 p.m., our friends, Pete, Martha and Sophie, were seconds away from...
by Jon Doud | Mar 6, 2023 | Devotionals
Because of the way ghosts, spirits and the afterlife are portrayed in many cultures, it’s easy to assume that Heaven and the afterlife will be a vaporous and ethereal experience. Even after spending years with Jesus and seeing his miracles first hand, the disciples...
by Jon Doud | Mar 5, 2023 | Devotionals
I observe a fear prevailing in the Christian culture. It imagines Heaven as a Bible camp, a choir practice, a long church service or a spiritual retreat of fasting and prayer. These fears stem from misconceptions about the Christian “religion” itself. Outside...
by Jon Doud | Mar 4, 2023 | Devotionals
Is the topic of death a little uncomfortable for you? Are you confused about what happens when a believer in Jesus Christ dies? I want you to be encouraged by today’s devotional. Sure, its’ normal to fear death, but as Christians, we can be excited and have great joy...
by Jon Doud | Mar 3, 2023 | Devotionals
Do you have a loved one who lives far away? Do you have a loved one who went home to be with Jesus? Seems like we’re always looking forward to the day when we’ll reunite with a loved one. Be encouraged, it’s quite plain from scripture that followers of Jesus Christ...
