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Death vs. Life
By webmaster @ 5:34 PM :: 177 Views ::
1 Comments :: Rev. Peggy Funderburke
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I have been experiencing a huge influx in the number of congregants who are concerned death. They want to do everything they can to make sure that their wishes are enacted and are honored, as far as life support or no life support is concerned. Perhaps this influx is because we are in Lent and, necessarily as Lent draws to a close; death is brought more into our daily conscience. Or perhaps the influx is the fruit of healthy Lenten struggles; a closure on all things that are not life-giving. Perhaps the influx is due to the realization that this life is finite, and, there is a deep desire not to willingly permit anyone to interfere with the natural cycles of birth and death. I have a hope that perhaps there is more—that perhaps there is a very real feeling that this transient life is not all there is; that once the designated time has come for us yield the gift of life and end this existence as we know life, we know there is another new life to be experienced.
Lent is a time of recognizing our sin; our falling short of the mark. Equally, Lent is a time to grow in the knowledge that though we confess our short-comings—God’s grace is abundant for us. God desires to be in relationship with God’s creatures – you and me. And herein is life everlasting.
Death vs. Life Death to the old self and birthing of a new creation. The story is as old as creation itself. And yet, because there are those who have never heard, we need to continuing telling the story of God’s amazing grace. |
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Friday, February 29, 2008 7:47 PM
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The older I get, and the more I look at some of the parts of my history I am not proud of, the more I am thankful for the grace of our Lord. Some nights I find myself on my knees literally crying, thanking God for the many blessings I have recieved for no good reason. I do not deserve any of it, but thankfully, our heavenly Father likes to lavish blessings onto His children.
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