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Tag Archives: death
A Worthy Life
Photo by Christian Holzinger Thought for the Week No one who lived for riches or fame or power ever died satisfied. So live for what is worthy, what neither moth nor rust can destroy (Matthew 6:19). It may or may … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged Albert Einstein, death, fame, Matthew 6:19-21, power, satisfaction, success, wealth
12 Comments
The Death of a Dear Friend
The classic lawyer stereotype is a person who’s rich, unethical, maybe even a little evil. My favorite “evil lawyer” bit appeared in Grace Under Fire, a late 90s sitcom: Facing a nasty divorce, Grace asks a friend if he can … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor
Tagged Covid-19, death, ethics, freindship, in memory, kindness, love, tribute
145 Comments
A Tribute to My Father
Photo: Train from Sarajevo to Mostar (prg2sg.wordpress.com) It’s hard for me to believe he was born nearly 100 years ago this month. But it’s even harder for me to believe that I’ve outlived my father by 25 years; I could … Continue reading
Posted in Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogger, death, family, Featured Blogger, grief, healing, hope, reconciliation
43 Comments
Life in Death
“And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without him is the real death, that … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged crucifixion, death, discipleship, eternity, Jesus, life, Philippians 3:10
16 Comments
When I Die
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” ~Ephesians 6:12 Who misses you when you … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged C.S. Lewis, death, Ephesians 6:12, evil, hell, prayer, spirituality
18 Comments
There is No Such Thing as Nothing
Thought for the Week The word nothing doesn’t mean “non-existence.” It only means the absence of a specific or defined thing. For example, a buyer might ask a property owner whether there is “anything” on a particular parcel of land. … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged death, Ecclesiastes 12:6-7, eternity, God, life, non-existence, nothing, nothingness
20 Comments
Before Our Tickers Quit
My father died on this date, at age 45. From a heart attack. It happened two weeks after his annual check-up, where he’d been told, “Your ticker is in great shape!” They said that back then, “ticker.” They also said … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Memoir, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged condemnation, death, forgiveness, Galatians 5:6, Healing River, Matthew 6:14-15
49 Comments
I Hate Masks!
Last Sunday, my wife and I ate in the fabled part of a restaurant known as “Inside.” Except for while we were actually eating (the intake of “food” requiring access to a facial orifice called a “mouth”) we wore our … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged alien, coronavirus, Covid-19, death, facehugger, funny, masks, men, snarky
87 Comments
Imagine Having to Explain to Your Child…
Renika Williams, center, in the feature film Healing River. This week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a black man named George Floyd choked to death while a white police officer knelt on his neck, ignoring his pleas. I am not qualified to … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Quips and Quotes
Tagged death, George Floyd, Healing River, Minneapolis, pandemic, prayer, racism, Renika Williams
19 Comments
Radical Forgiveness!
More Rave Reviews for Healing River! The trailer has been seen and shared by thousands. From multiple true events, including my own near-death encounter with a heroin-addicted driver, I created a story of “impossible” forgiveness that both challenged and moved … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Movies, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Videos
Tagged addiction, death, feature film, forgiveness, love, trailer
36 Comments