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Tag Archives: death
Why I Made My Students Plan Their Own Funerals
To cap off our year together in theology, I gave my high school students an assignment I’m fairly sure several of their parents would later email me about (they did): plan your own funeral. Pick the songs. Pick the Scripture … Continue reading
He Was Just a Sheep: A Tribute to Grandpa Dill
If interested, my grandfather, whom this is about, wrote a short memoir of his life and God’s grace to him. You can access that here. — When George Washington died, the country mourned. Countless articles, stories, and eulogies were written … Continue reading
Death is the Great Beginning
C.S. Lewis: ‘There was a real railway accident,’ said Aslan softly. ‘Your father and mother and all of you are as you used to call it in the Shadowlands – dead. The term is over: the holidays have begun. The … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
But, Do You Adore Jesus? “When we look at Jesus, are we warmed? Or do we shrug our shoulders?” What Would You Say If Your Wife Was Ripped Away From You? “Aassistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monty Williams … Continue reading
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A Song I Want Sung at My Funeral
Recently, I have been listening to the song Death Be Not Proud by Audrey Assad and it has been wrecking me in all the right ways. In listening, I have decided that I want this song sung at my funeral, … Continue reading
The Immense Value of a Dying Christian
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:16 Charles Spurgeon comments: The Lord watches over their dying beds, smooths their pillows, sustains their hearts, and receives their souls. Those who are redeemed with … Continue reading
Words to the Dying
If you were at the side of a dying man, what would you say? Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), a weighty and time-honored theologian, once wrote a piece intended for that very purpose: to bring comfort to dying Christians. His words … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
This will be a bit short today. I have sermon preparation to do for tomorrow! I Will Never Cast Out. I promise you won’t regret reading this short paragraph. 12 Questions to Ask When Watching a Movie. One theologian (John … Continue reading
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Christ is Our Passover Lamb
Last night I preached on the Passover from Exodus 11-12:32 to our middle schoolers. I was immensely blessed to see the kids come to understand that the Exodus from Egypt by the hand of Moses is God’s amazing way of preparing … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
To Parents Who Have Lost a Child. “Losing a child is the most difficult and painful experience I can personally imagine. What do you say to someone who has lost a child? What can you say? And, perhaps more importantly, what … Continue reading
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