Thinking About Death
Thinking about death…..the last enemy. AND IT IS AN ENEMY. I hate even the thought of it and rightly so–it separates–body from soul, friend from friend, loved one from loved one. BUT, it joins us to the One who saved us. “To be absent from the body is to BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 (All caps my accent.) If you are struggling with this fear or loss, focus on the truth. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.
Dr. James Long Jr. is pastor of The Chapel at Warren Valley, a professor at a Christian university, and a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Biblical Counselor. For nearly 35 years, he has equipped individuals and families to pursue emotional strength, relational wisdom, and spiritual clarity. He is the founder of Lessons for Life, an online coaching community designed to help people take actionable steps toward lasting change through Christ-centered teaching, practical tools, and guided coaching pathways. Explore courses, resources, and coaching opportunities at JamesLongJr.org.