Sometimes I wonder why I serve as a funeral celebrant. Why do I choose to walk with families through their hardest goodbyes? Why do I stand in rooms heavy with sorrow and attempt to speak into silence? Truth is, I’m not sure I chose this as much as I am called to it. There areContinue reading “The Funeral Artist”
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Embracing the Journey
As believers, we live in the tension of already being declared holy and blameless through Christ and the ongoing process of sanctification—becoming more like Jesus in our daily lives. Ours is a journey of grace, one that God faithfully walks with us. You and I are empowered by the Holy Spirit to grow and liveContinue reading “Embracing the Journey”
The Perils of Mocking God
Recently, Terri and I encountered a friend who outright mocked God. We believe our friend did this unwittingly, although she is an intelligent woman. But, no matter how smart you are, you don’t know what you don’t know. Since we were with a group of people, we chose not to respond to her mockery toContinue reading “The Perils of Mocking God”
