Death isn't the end for followers of Christ--in fact, it's just a hurdle beyond which lies eternal life with Christ. Christians should live at all times as if they're completely ready and prepared for death.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%205:8&version=KJV
Topics: Death, Absent From The Body, Absent, Present, Present With The Lord, Absent Body
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