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Tag Archives: Death
2018 Memorial Day – Military Funerals – Call to Action
Cut to the chase – I want you to read this post, and I want you to share it as widely as possible. This is a call to action! Memorial Day is this coming Monday, and it is a time … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Courage, Sacrifice, War
Tagged Death, Freedom, Memories, Thanksgiving, War
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Living Life
My Dad used to tell me stories about several people he knew who, while grieving the loss of their spouse, were worried that they hadn’t told them recently, or often enough, how much they loved them. My Dad and Mom … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Love, Marriage
Tagged Blessings, Children, Death, Friendship, God, Love, Marriage, Memories, Music, Our choices, Picnic, Prayer
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Entry Into Jerusalem: Thus Begins the Week
Giotto De Bondone, Entry into Jerusalem, 1304-1306 Thus it begins. Palm branches and cloaks are scattered on the ground for Jesus of Nazareth. He comes to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples. They are come to celebrate the Passover. The Gospel … Continue reading
The Fear of Dying and The Tools for Battle: Kumbaya – 2.0
On July 2, 2017, I wrote an article called Kumbaya in response to an assertion that priests and pastors are leaving the church in droves and beautiful church buildings, rich in symbol and story, are having to close up and … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Courage, Education, Family, Heaven, Life in these times, Politics, War
Tagged Armor, Christian witness, Death, Faith, Genocide, God, Heaven, History, Liturgy, Parental responsibility, Persecution, Prayer, Trial, War, Worship
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Ten Years Ago Today
Our mom, Kathryn Elizabeth, was born on Friday the 13th, a day which never proved unlucky for her, and was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on 07/07/07 — a perfect number and a perfect day. She lived to … Continue reading
Thanking God For Their Lives
The year is 2017, and this is Memorial Day weekend. For some, this may mean a Monday off work, a barbecue with friends, a get-away weekend, and perhaps maybe even flag flying. For many, this day blends right in with … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Freedom, Funeral, Grief, History, Memories, Thanksgiving, Veterans, War
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A Decision Born of Grief
Because my father was a lawyer who did a lot of probate work, I grew up knowing the importance of putting plans in place that protected those you loved. I grew up knowing the importance of wills, guardianships, and of … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, Heaven, Marriage
Tagged Aging, Children, Christian witness, Death, Faith, Funeral, Grief, Love, Memories, Obituary, Our choices, Thoughtfulness, Veterans
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