One the lessons that the Lord has taught me over the past few months came through spending time with my twin girls.  As you might have guessed, the past 5 months have been a lot of work but also a ton of fun.  Steph and I are often amazed at how much we laugh with the girls.  The hilarity never seems to end.  But through … Continue reading “Being” and “Doing”

Being a pastor, I am probably exposed to death and dying more than the average person.  Last week I was with a family as they agonized over taking their beloved wife and mother off life support.  The next day I was with them as she passed into eternity.  This week I visited with a woman who suffered a stroke last year and is still fighting … Continue reading Death and Dying

“Lifespans were shorter in earlier days, and the Lord’s workers were not unaffected. Medical science was young, hospitals were scarce, disease was rampant, and every home had its deathbed scenes. But Christians, it was noticed, “died well.” Here’s an example. Vermont pastor Daniel Jackson prepared this newspaper obituary of his wife who passed away on January 27, 1852: It becomes my painful duty to record … Continue reading Mary Jackson’s Memorable Obituary