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The Death of Osama Bin Laden and the Christian Reaction

[This is reposted as part of our Best-Of Revelife Week. It was originally posted on May 1, 2011.] As I write this the twitterverse, facebook, news stations, and general U.S. public is buzzing about the reported death…
Flags and Funerals: One Man's Response to Whitney Houston's Passing

A Michigan man burns the NJ state flag in light of Whitney Houston's tribute. In honor of Whitney Houston's passing, Governor Christie of New Jersey had ordered flags be flown at half-staff. John Burri, from Michigan,…
Is There a Good Time of Year to Lose a Loved One?

Sadly, I know of three families who in the last week have lost loved ones. It somehow seems to be made worse by the time of year. But really, is there a better time of year to lose someone you love dearly? I remem…
When Tears Fall

By Amy at Make Me a Mary It's been two and a half years, and she hasn't really cried at all. She's stubborn and strong and able to accomplish things far beyond what her years make me think she should or could. But sh…
The Death of Osama Bin Laden and the Christian Reaction

As I write this the twitterverse, facebook, news stations, and general U.S. public is buzzing about the reported death of a well known terrorist named Osama Bin Laden. To many this death means justice is being served,…
Comfort For a Courageous Mommy

By Bonnie at Faith Barista Your words of comfort can make a difference. Read to hear how you can make an indelible difference in the life of one courageous mother today. One week ago, a courageous mother named Heather…
Death and the Grieving Process: What to Say to Families Whose Loved Ones Were Not Christians

"...but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; by purity, knowledge, patience,…
Mourning the Loss of a Child

By Sharon at SheWorships This week has been a dark one in the life of our church. Our college pastor and his wife lost their precious baby boy after he was born prematurely at 27 weeks, and he lived just 24 hours. Everyo…
As the Christmas Season Begins...

By Sharon at She Worships Now that Thanksgiving is over the Christmas season has officially begun! I’m proud to say that this year I managed to hold off listening to any and all Christmas music until now, and I success…
Christian Grief: It's A Process, Not Instantaneous

To say that Christians ought not grieve is a ridiculous statement, yet I have been told it is said to those looking for help after experiencing loss of some kind. That is cruel and amounts to telling them to "get over it…