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Near-Death Experiences
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Sing a Song of Death
Aging artists of faith are writing about mortality. For many of them, that’s nothing new.
Review
What Supernatural Experiences Can and Can’t Show
They testify to a world beyond our perception. But by themselves, they can’t confirm the central truths of Christianity.
The Russell Moore Show
Skye Jethani Tells Us Where We’re Wrong on Heaven
The podcast host and author explores the idea of eternal life.
What Do We Make of ’90 Minutes in Heaven’?
Near-death experiences make for popular books and movies. But what should Christians do with them?
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Heaven Tourism Books Pulled from Nearly 200 Christian Bookstores
(UPDATED) LifeWay responds to Southern Baptist resolution on ‘the sufficiency of Scripture regarding the afterlife.’
News
The ‘Boy Who Came Back from Heaven’ Retracts Story
(UPDATED) Alex Malarkey’s mother, grandmother, and publisher weigh in on retraction of best-selling book; John MacArthur first raised concerns two years ago.
You Probably Love (or Hate) ‘Heaven Is For Real’ for All the Wrong Reasons
It’s not a travel guide. And Colton Burpo isn’t the first Christian to have an ecstatic experience.
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The Beauty of Trauma
When the prospect of death comes close, we learn that life is precious.
Cover Story
Incredible Journeys: What to Make of Visits to Heaven
Does it matter that people who have had near-heaven experiences are confused theologically, so long as good news is preached?
Travel Writing from the Afterlife
If the Bible doesn’t quench your curiosity on what it’s like in heaven and hell, we have two new firsthand accounts.