Death is just a comma to a Christian, not a period.
Indeed, your scars may be your greatest ministry. Just as the scars of Jesus convinced Thomas, perhaps your scars will convince someone today.
Study the Bible to know about God. Obey the Bible to really know God.
A faith that hasn't been tested can't be trusted.
You cannot obey God without your obedience spilling out in a blessing to all those around you.
The resurrection is not merely important to the historic Christian faith; without it, there would be no Christianity. It is the singular doctrine that elevates Christianity above all other world religions.