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May 2026

May 11, 2026

One Day Everything Is Going to Be OK

It’s been almost three years since author Tim Keller entered the presence of His Lord...

February 2026

February 05, 2026

Christians Can Grieve Death with Both Realism and Solid Hope

Our ministry is often contacted by those who are grieving, looking for guidance after a...

June 2025

June 26, 2025

Reforming Our Vocabulary to Fit the Resurrection

A radio preacher, speaking about a Christian woman whose Christian husband had died, said, “Little...

June 02, 2025

In His Deliverance of a Desperate Man, Jesus Gives Us Hope

Mark 5:1–20 speaks powerfully of an angry, alienated, and lonely man, driven to despair at...

February 2025

February 27, 2025

When Grief Leaves You Feeling Hopeless and Purposeless

Our ministry sometimes hears from those who are grieving and feel completely hopeless and purposeless...

April 2024

April 22, 2024

What I’ve Learned about Grieving With Hope

Tomorrow, March 28, marks two years since Nanci entered the presence of Jesus, after a four-year...

September 2023

September 14, 2023

Reading about the New Earth Changed Her View of All Creation and Gave Her Hope

Our ministry received this letter from a reader of the Heaven book. In her own way, she...

August 2023

August 10, 2023

Biblical Hope Is a Solid Certainty

Referencing the coming resurrection, Paul wrote, “For in this hope [of the redemption of our...

April 2023

April 06, 2023

The Great Reunion Awaits: Reflections a Year After Nanci Entered Heaven

A year ago on March 28, 2022, I said goodbye—for now—to my wife, Nanci, who...

March 2023

March 27, 2023

A Prodigal Son Finally Comes Home

Several years ago I shared on my blog about Christopher Yuan’s story of God’s grace, and his...

January 2023

January 26, 2023

God’s Faithfulness in the Past Assures Our Happy Future

Psychotherapist Lynne Rosen and motivational speaker John Littig cohosted an hour-long radio show on WBAI...

June 2022

June 30, 2022

Expect Great Things of God, and Leave the Results to Him

In his article “Beware the Scarcity Gospel,” Andy Jones writes, Is it possible that some of...

June 20, 2022

He Will Turn Our Grief into Joy

God doesn’t only promise to replace our grief with joy, but to turn it into joy. Jesus said, “I...

April 2022

April 16, 2022

Finding Resurrection Hope This Easter, and How Suffering Can Drive Us Deeper into God’s Love

I always appreciate the thoughtful, biblical and Christ-centered insights of Tim Keller, and have recommended...

April 11, 2022

Dying Is But Going Home

As of two weeks ago today, Nanci is with Jesus. So happy for her. Sad...

March 2022

March 31, 2022

How Should We Live Today in Light of Heaven?

We’re told that we are aliens and strangers in this world, and should be longing...

January 2022

January 13, 2022

A Message of Hope Inside Prison

Here at EPM, we love the ministry of Prison Fellowship. I loved their founder, Chuck Colson,...

October 2021

October 07, 2021

What Won’t Be in Heaven… and What Will Forever Be There

Meditate on these profound words from Scripture: “There shall no longer be any curse” (Revelation...

May 2021

May 31, 2021

A Grieving Mom on the Biblical Teaching about Heaven: “I Grabbed It as Though It Were a Life Preserver

Not long ago a reader shared a profound comment in reply to a post on my...

March 2021

March 15, 2021

Encouragement for Those Who Feel They Have Lost Hope

2020 was a rough year for many of us, and rougher still for the poor...

March 13, 2021

Saying Goodbye (for Now) to Maggie

30 In February Nanci and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Golden Retriever...

January 2021

January 04, 2021

Why “Happy New Year” Wishes Can Be Realistic or Unrealistic

I’ve been reflecting on leaving the year 2020 and entering a 2021 where there is...

December 2020

December 31, 2020

When You’re So Depressed You Don’t Want to Be Around Others…and What to Do If You Have Suicidal Feelings

Studies show that depression and suicide rates are climbing due to COVID-19 and the disruption...

December 07, 2020

Encouragement for the Depressed from Charles Spurgeon

During this global pandemic, depression and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. That makes the...

November 2020

November 05, 2020

Our Sovereign King Is Always on His Throne

Whether you are encouraged or distressed by the results (thus far) of the 2020 election,...

October 2020

October 19, 2020

How Do We Shine the Light of Jesus in a Dark World?

Jesus…said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in...

September 2020

September 21, 2020

Be Careful What You Put Your Hope in, Including Politics

Like many of you, I am not looking forward to all the political turmoil, including...

September 17, 2020

Christians Grieve the Death of Believing Loved Ones, But We Don’t Grieve Without Hope

Death is not a natural part of life as God intended it. It is the...

August 2020

August 31, 2020

Charles Spurgeon on Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy

I recently read these words from one of Charles Spurgeon’s sermons, and found them both timely...

August 13, 2020

Encouragement for Parents of Adult Children Who Aren’t Following Christ

Over the years, I’ve talked to many parents who experience guilt over the struggles of...

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