Is thinking about death regularly helpful for Christians?
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Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves in an interview with the BBC admitted he thinks about death “all the time”! But for many of us, death is the ‘D word’ we try to avoid. In ancient spiritual practice believers were encouraged to remember that life on earth is only temporary. Grief Coach Alisa Harewood, and Minister and Christian Mindfulness Expert Shaun Lambert, discussed with Esther Higham whether this would help us be more present in the present.
Released on 31 Jul 2024
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