The Anatomy of Preparation

Have you ever taken a test for which you were unprepared? Perhaps you intended to study, but allowed other activities to take priority. Then, the night before the test, you tried to review, cramming principles and concepts into your head one atop the other until frustration took over and you gave up. On test day, […]

Continue Reading

The Difficult Discussion of Death

Last weekend, I visited a dear friend in the hospital. Clues indicate transition to heaven is imminent, yet life’s story is still being written, and timing is in God’s hands. Death is a subject no one wants to discuss, yet death is the final stage of life. Preparation Wills, advance directives, and DNR’s are decisions […]

Continue Reading

The Music of Heaven on Earth

Sunday, I had the joy of singing in our choir Christmas presentation. This year was different. Jim wasn’t sitting in the men’s section. Unlike last year, when Jim remembered his music was still at home halfway there, I got to the church on time. After the presentation, I hugged my family, who were in attendance, […]

Continue Reading