A memorable sermon for me was given years ago by Rev. Dr. Ed Coates, where he talked about how a funeral had become routine. He went through the motions of the preparation, the funeral service, and burial as if he was just going through the motions. Rev. Coates then reflected on the service and came […]
A number of years ago I was washing our van. I was cleaning the windows and on the edge of one of the back windows there was a small spot of yellow paint. Our oldest son was on a basketball team that went to the State Tournament and our windows were decorated by the cheerleaders. […]
My brother cut down a cedar tree and sent pictures because the smell reminded him of our grandparents. Years ago they had cedar trees that needed to be taken down. Dad had the trees cut into boards and those were made into clocks, boxes, and other items. Cedar reminds me of my grandparent’s farm. Flower […]