Category Archives: death

I Know How This Ends

I am a fan of college football.  But for various reasons I tape the games and watch them later.  One reason is because I can enjoy the game much more if I know the outcome ahead of time. I don’t … Continue reading

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The Memorial

As our nation observes this Memorial Day holiday, I am very appreciative of the freedom I have and I realize it came at a tremendous cost.  Many lives were lost on the battle field to secure and insure the continuation … Continue reading

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Should it be “Good Thursday”?

There are various accounts as to when the phrase “Good Friday” originated.  Of course, there is no debate as to what it represents, that is, the day Jesus Christ was crucified.  But just when it came to be known as … Continue reading

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Just Finish

Just finish We probably know someone who starts job after job and never finishes them.  It may be a remodel at the home or jumping from job to job.  Maybe we all have a little of this gene. The coach … Continue reading

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Welcome Home

Lift up you basement doors. We have often said how much of a refuge we consider our home to be.  Through the years at times our days have been very stressful.  But as we turn into the drive at home, … Continue reading

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Sufferings and Glory

Psalm 22 is sometimes called the Psalm of the Cross.  Written by David about 1,000 years before the crucifixion and centuries before this means of execution was even known to man, it is a wonderful study in the contrast between … Continue reading

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FEAR

For the past few months we have been confronted by one concern after another.  Uncertainty, coupled with what we do know has been enough to cause everyone some level of anxiety.  I have always heard that we should hope for … Continue reading

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Peter, Paul, and Who?

In the days of my childhood there was a musical group called Peter, Paul and Mary.  They represented a genre of music referred to as folk music.  If you remember this group then you have dated yourself.  Welcome to the … Continue reading

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Final Words

What would you talk about if you knew the conversation with a loved one would be your last on this side of eternity?  Discussions such as these are not about frivolous things.  These conversations are about the important things, the … Continue reading

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Mob Rule

Then Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, said to them, “You have brought this Man to me, as one who misleads the people.  And indeed, having examined Him in your presence, I … Continue reading

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