As I twisted free of my mother’s hand and ran under the trees, I saw the gate approaching and read the words. Could it really be true? A sign above a little square of grass deep in a Pine forest made me feel like part of some royal family. Who am I, the king ofContinue reading “Buy a Cemetery Plot. Then Go Celebrate! Proverbs 31:25.”
Category Archives: Eulogy/epitaph/funerals
MAMA TALKS ABOUT DEATH. Ecclesiastes 7:1-4.
My mother has always spoken quite casually of her own death. When I was about 12 she said, “I don’t care what you do with my body. When I die, you can just put me in the trash can and drag me out to the curb.” Honestly, I have always found her attitude bold, courageous,Continue reading “MAMA TALKS ABOUT DEATH. Ecclesiastes 7:1-4.”
BAD FRUIT/GOOD FRUIT. Matthew 7:16-17.
Some bear only good fruit. With them I am energized and restored, my tank filled, my joy renewed. These are believers who have walked with Jesus for a lifetime. Others are in the middle: their impact may be sweet, but sour notes remain. Finally, there are those who take you to dark places, though everyContinue reading “BAD FRUIT/GOOD FRUIT. Matthew 7:16-17.”
What Will They Write on Your Tombstone?
MLK’s epitaph says “Free at Last, Free at Last, Thank God Almighty, I’m Free at Last.” Frank Sinatra’s says “The Best is Yet to Come.” (Not “I Did it My Way.”) Mel Blanc’s says “That’s All Folks.” Merv Griffin’s says “I Will NOT Be Right Back After This Message.” Rodney Dangerfield’s says “There Goes theContinue reading “What Will They Write on Your Tombstone?”
“He Died to No One’s Regret.”
Most epitaphs say something nice, like “Loving Father and Husband,” or “Forever in Our Hearts,” or even “Sixth Generation Texan.” But the life of King Jehoram was summed up as: “HE DIED TO NO ONE’S REGRET” 2 Chronicles 21:20. Imagine that on a tombstone! What happened? King Asa, great-grandson of King Solomon, followed the Lord. Continue reading ““He Died to No One’s Regret.””
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