Tag Archives: death
Ash Wednesday anyone?
Today brings us Ash Wednesday — which is 40 days prior to Easter (not counting Sundays). It’s generally simply a Roman Catholic observance, and few other groups treat it as a holy day. I wonder how many RCC adherents understand … Continue reading
Filed under America, church, Forgiveness
Thoughts on Death
The recent deaths of American celebrities (Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and even TV pitch-man, Billy Mays) have brought many to think (albeit briefly) about death. Oh, that the Lord would awaken many dying souls to their condition, and then graciously … Continue reading
Filed under America, Christianity, Culture, Current Events, heaven, Human nature
A call to die…
On April 9, 1945, sixty-four years ago today, a German Christian, pastor and author named Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by hanging by the Nazis. He took a stand against the evil in his land in those days, and it cost … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, History
Dust to Dust to Glory
Do you remember the Sago, West Virginia Mining disaster in January, that cost 12 men their lives? It was an especially awful event because of the false report of survivors, followed some hours later by the harsh reality of all … Continue reading
Filed under America, Christianity, Culture, Current Events
