Pastor's Corner: The power of God through his Word

While attending a funeral of a friend who had passed away, the pastor proclaimed an excellent message of eternal hope, peace and comfort for the deceased. Speaking to the family members and friends of the comfort they can have now if they trust in Jesus Christ along with the assurance of seeing their lost loved one again almost sounds like a pipe dream that is too good to be true. How can this minister speak of what is beyond the grave, of eternal assurances describing a place where there is no more pain, tears, sorrow or grief? And what about all the listeners in the pews, are they being s...