Category Archives: Grief & Death

UKRAINE DIARY – 1993

Posted on January 16, 2023 by danserns

by Dan Serns  Note – Ukraine is one of more than a dozen independent countries that have come out of the former Soviet Union. About the size of Texas, Ukraine has a population of 52 million as compared to 15 … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? …Use Your Israel Trip for Evangelism

Posted on October 28, 2019 by danserns

Many pastors and church leaders have taken a trip to Israel to walk where Jesus walked and see the Bible lands. Why not use all those pictures and experiences to share Jesus and Bible truths with others? Last month (September … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? … Funeral Evangelism

Posted on August 20, 2013 by danserns

Her husband was an alcoholic. Her seven children were in and out of relationships, addictions and jail. And she had done her best to live for Jesus in the midst of all the chaos. “Preacher, we would like to have … Continue reading →

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US News & World Report quotes Adventist understanding of the State of the Dead

Posted on October 31, 2006 by danserns

Here is one more evidence that God is moving key thought leaders around the world toward Bible understandings He gave the Adventist church over a hundred years ago- “Within religion itself there is also fresh thought about the implications of … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? …Reflect on the incredible hope the Second Coming of Jesus offers during times of tragedy

Posted on August 31, 2006 by danserns

If you have never experienced a tragedy up close you have lived a more privileged life than most. Peter indicates that there will be suffering among believers throughout the world (1 Peter 5:9). But when tragedy and suffering come our … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… in Helping Those Who are Grieving

Posted on December 31, 2004 by danserns

i)        Matt Lombard, Pastor of Sandpoint, ID church in the Upper Columbia Conference: When I get that call informing me of a death I realize that every situation is unique so I PRAY “Lord, be with ___ right now and … Continue reading →

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