What does it mean to follow Christ? What do our lives look like when we make the choice to follow God in everything we do? What do we need to give up to be disciples of Christ?

It was late on Saturday night and nearly everybody had left the campfire to head back to the cabins.  One solitary figure sat staring into the flames, apparently lost in thought.  Gerald wasn't quite sure why he had agreed to come along for this retreat weekend.  The invitation two weeks earlier from a couple of acquaintances at university was surprisingly warm, and Gerald said yes because he thought it would be a good chance to meet some girls.  Instead, it turned out to be one of those "religious" weekends.  Gerald wasn't interested in becoming a "Bible-thumper", and yet he couldn't shake the acceptance and peace he felt in this place.  Read the rest of Pastor Mike's Master's paper on the subject here. How Can A Good God Send People To Hell

You guys ask some tough questions, but we hope to be up to the challenge, as we turn our attention to how the Bible responds to these important issues about life "Beyond" the grave.  Again, Chris McGrath champions this effort, and welcomes your responses below.  Pastor Mike.

If God forgives everyone of their sins, then how does anyone go to hell?  Will there ever be atonement for those that go to hell, or will they be in hell forever?  Do you go to sleep until God comes, or do you get to go straight to heaven?  Does God create people not only knowing they will go to hell, but planning it intentionally?  Can the devil be forgiven?

We sent our intrepid Video crew to downtown Kelowna this week, to ask people if they believed in anything beyond the grave.  Their answers are as varied as they are interesting.  Take a look for yourself (2 minutes)