“It’s Like Being in Heaven”
By trudy-harris2 min read
Honoring a man who honored God as he departs for his reward in heaven.
Death
When a loved one dies, sorrow and grief surround us. But your memories of happy times together survive the sadness, and your belief that death is not the end can comfort you following a loss.
New Driver Performs a Miracle … and Saves Lives
By Adam Hunter3 min read
Graceann Rumer had started driving herself to school … but in a true miracle, on the day she decided to take the bus again, she became a hero.
The Fear of Being Alone in Death
By trudy-harris6 min read
If we believe that we came from God and will return to him one day, why are we afraid to be alone as we near death?
Valentine’s Day of Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
As we look ahead to celebrating a Day of Prayer, I am thinking about my dad and all the Valentine’s Days past.
Comfort After the Death of Her Daughters
By trudy-harris2 min read
How a butterfly, that symbol of change, comforted one woman when she most needed it.
How to Pray When You’re Grieving
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
The lessons I learned from an ancient Jewish prayer of mourning—and how they can help others in their time of grief.
Ben Breedlove and the Angels
By colleen-hughes2 min read
Do you believe in angels? This young man did—and he wasn’t afraid to let the world know.
The Presence of the Holy Spirit as We Die
By trudy-harris3 min read
I learned early on in my hospice career that the Holy Spirit is present to all people as they enter heaven.
Mysterious Ways: Follow the Cigar
By Marilyn Sharrow2 min read
A woman's faith is restored when she receives a hand from her late father, a wise-cracking cigar smoker.
A Vision of Heaven
By trudy-harris2 min read
The final words spoken before death are significant both for those speaking them and for those of us who are listening. They are a glimpse into the compassionate heart of God.
The Moments of Light in Our Lives
By trudy-harris3 min read
Moments of light often come to us through the people and circumstances God allows us to experience. Consider the friends and acquaintances no longer here on Earth who have been a moment of light for you.
Balloons from Beyond
By Jeanne Glasgow1 min read
A widow missing her departed husband on Valentine's Day is unexpectedly presented with a very special token of their love.