Q&A: How to deal with worry about death as a young Christian. The gospel IS the solution to death: Jesus's empty tomb means resurrection is real. Mike shares attending an atheist's funeral — no comfort, only empty cliches. Christian "cliches" about being with the Lord and seeing loved ones again are actually TRUE. Re-read the resurrection accounts and biographies of faithful saints.

The heart of the gospel is salvation from death. If Jesus rose, believers have nothing to fear. Anecdote: releasing doves at an atheist funeral — the service had no real hope, just a sad poem. Christian assurances ("gone to be with the Lord," "we'll see them again") aren't empty cliches — they're true on Christianity. Prescription: immerse yourself in resurrection accounts and faithful biographies.