September 14, 2006 | 1 comment
I’m going to conduct a funeral service today for a family in town whose patriarch passed on this weekend. In looking for words of comfort to assure my audience their beloved family member is still alive and well I thought
September 6, 2006 | No comments yet
I was reminded today that many people procrastinate preparing a will because they don’t want to think about death and dying. It seems to be a superstitious belief that if one outlines the disposal of one’s estate upon leaving earth
August 29, 2006 | 1 comment
Have you ever questioned the phrasing “called to the arms of the Lord” when it is written in obituaries? It troubles me when I read the words for they imply it is God’s will for a person to die, which
May 13, 2006 | No comments yet
“I can’t take the suffering anymore. My life is hopeless. The depression is overwhelming. The only way out is suicide,” many people have despaired in moments of dark misery. When facing bleak options, it’s good to know there’s a better
April 13, 2006 | 1 comment
“I was feeling very down and wondering why,” a friend told me this morning. “Then I realized millions of people were lamenting the death of Jesus Christ in preparation for Easter. So I prayed to know their focus on death