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An Appointment in Heaven

 He wept with those who wept.  Edward D. Griffin resigned his pastorate at the Newark Presbyterian Church, one of the largest churches in the nation, to become professor of pulpit eloquence at the newly established Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. When Griffin moved from New Jersey to Boston to assume his new position, he was accompanied by five students who would attend the new seminary.  One of them, Lewis LeCount Conger, soon fell seriously ill, and Griffin, who had grown to love the young man deeply, sought to inform and comfort the family of the ailing seminary student. Griffin’s poignant correspondence with those who loved Lewis Conger began:  January 2, 1810  My Dear Sir,  How often have you and your dear family said, “The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice.” What a blessing it is that He has the appointment of all our changes and trials. . . . You have given a son to Christ, and if He has work for him on the earth, He will preserve h...

Someone I know is dying

Just heard someone I know is dying A Christian's first concern is going to be...  Is that person saved?  If not I pray God opens his heart to salvation, that you can minister to him, share the gospel clearly and help him prepare to meet God.  You can play this short gospel presentation video too as it provides a clear gospel message.  Let him know the thief on the cross got saved just before he died and Jesus promised he would be with Him in paradise. God keeps his promises. If you need helps with stubborn objections or has something holding them back look here to answer them.  Here are some ways to reach the lost who are dying or are hospitalized and dying  Also I hope this helps you as you navigate the loss and in ministering to those who he knows, knows him, and loved ones.  The above link has a few books to consider,  that you can go through and see if they have any usage for him (the one dying), to help him and to try to reach him for C...

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

May this bless you and help you as you grieve or spend time with those who are. This page contains Bible verses, articles to help both the one dying and the ones left behind after a loss, answers, books, helps reaching the lost, and helps for the holidays after a loss. I hope it hekps you at this time.  I ask God to give me wisdom to see clearly and really understand who Christ is and all that He has done for me, that my heart will be flooded with light, so I can see something of the future He has called me to share, to understand how incredibly great His power is to help those who believe Him.  ---from Ephesians 1:17-19 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.    For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are a...