Posts tagged “Death”
Dying would be easier
I was waiting to be called for a cardio rehab session, and I noticed a lady being wheeled in by a companion. It was…
God works for good
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”…
Letting go
I’m never sure if it’s easier to “let go” quickly or over a long time. I’ve lost loved ones very unexpectedly. Other times the…
A shelter from the storm
A story is told of two painters who decided to have a contest: Who could draw a better picture of peace? The first man…
A time for sadness
It’s hard to know what to say in hard and tragic times, isn’t it? What do you say when a child is back in…
How do you know God loves you?
When you are in unspeakable pain, it is natural to question the love of God. If God has the power to end your pain,…
Is it possible to face death without fear?
Do you know the story of Junior Bridgeman? He played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1984 and then again in 1986 to…
Faith at a funeral
Our church held a Christian funeral service for a faithful member named Dave. His kids, grandkids, friends, and extended family gathered together to remember…
My mom’s moment
As I was studying the book of Job recently, a thought moved me to tears. It was about the moment my mom stuck with…
It’s not (always) your fault
Sometimes our suffering is self-inflicted. As the book of Proverbs frequently warns us, gossips lose friends, hotheads increase drama, and adulterers get burned by…
Just like Job
Moments before the tragedy, Tia Coleman’s family was just another group of tourists, smiling for a picture before the tour. Soon after, they boarded…
I wasn’t there when they died
It is one of the most haunting regrets people can have—being absent at the moment a loved one dies. Let me encourage you in…