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

For the first two years of our married life, Steph and I decided not to have satellite TV or cable in our home.  Every once in a while we would rent a movie, but for the most part we found other ways to entertain ourselves.  Well, last November we finally decided we would sign up for cable TV after our long hold-out.  I would be … Continue reading Whatever is true……