At funerals, there is a lot of talk about the past. “Do you remember the time Dad took us to the lake?†“Bob just loved … The Future Tense of FuneralsRead more
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Eight
Certain numbers have instant recognizable biblical credibility. 12, 40, 7, 10. Earlier today I created an image crafted with scriptural words about baptism. One of … EightRead more
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Facebook as Areopagus
Last Sunday we read: Acts 17:17-22 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day … Facebook as AreopagusRead more
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Easter Tradition
I wrote this after seeing a Facebook post where someone had entered a contest where they were asked to write about their Easter tradition. Every … Easter TraditionRead more
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Focus, for a week?
Tomorrow, we start holy week. And as Christians following the church year, we are asked to do something that I doubt comes natural to hardly … Focus, for a week?Read more
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Talking to Children about Death
How do you do it? How do most do it: Grandpa is in heaven. He is happy now. This says too little and is not … Talking to Children about DeathRead more
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Worshiping Cats and Crocodiles
“That Jones shall worship the god within him turns out ultimately to means that Jones shall worship Jones. Let Jones worship the sun or moon, … Worshiping Cats and CrocodilesRead more
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Therefore encourage one another with THESE words.
What words? These words: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an … Therefore encourage one another with THESE words.Read more
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Churchill and Taps
At Winston Churchill’s funeral he arranged for something a bit unusual. Most of us are used to hearing taps at the close of the funeral … Churchill and TapsRead more