I am an adventurous person. I like to try new things, to have fun, to enjoy life, and to see God's beauty in the world all around me. So, I desire to be cremated and my ashes divided up amongst little tin cans like these. Everyone who comes to my funeral will be encouraged to... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About When I Die: Part 4 (Life)
Angie, one of my closest friends, and I were in our early twenties. We had both experienced death close-up. By that point I had lost an uncle, a great-grandmother and a grandmother... all of whom I had loved dearly. Angie had suffered familial loss as well. Through her, we had both witnessed the worst of... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About When I Die: Part 3 (Joy)
"No eye has seen no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." (1 Corinthians 2:9b) It's funny. When I see images of what people think heaven might be like, I always feel a little disappointed. Nothing about it seems to live up to my expectations...... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About When I Die: Part 2 (Hope)
I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is created. (Romans 8:38-39, CEB) Ultimately, this is the reason why I don't fear death. I... Continue Reading →
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