John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
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That's hard. Hope your memories of him give you comfort today.
Thank you. At least I got to talk to him on his last birthday; we weren't sure he'd make it that long.
So sad...I am so sorry for how you must feel today
My condolences Sir.
You have many good memories and somehow I think he's looking down on you from above, content that you are safe and very much loved both there and on earth.
Big hug.
Thank you all.
I just finished "The Hiding Place" an autobiography by Corrie Ten Boom. She was a devout Dutch Christian during WWII that hid Jews from the Nazi's. Her family was eventually caught. Her father was being interrogated by a SS officer. The officer said he felt that the old man did not belong in a concentration camp. The SS officer said he would let the old man go home if he just promised to be a good citizen and not hide Jews anymore. The old man said it is better to fear God than man and said if he went home he would open his door to the next person who knocked on it who was in need.
Now the reason I share this. Mr. Ten Boom ends up dying in the camp. When Corrie finds out that her father has died she says this; "Dear Jesus, I whispered as the door slammed and her footsteps [the woman who brought her the news] died away, how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are here. To think that Father sees You now, face to face! Th think that he and Mama are together again, walking those bright streets..."
Thanks, Lucky. I know where Dad is - and I know he's met Jesus in person. No doubt in my mind. I know we are parted but for a brief time - but the parting is still tough ... for now.
Has fond memories of your Dad...
I bet you think often of him. I find myself looking at things and pondering what my mom would say. She died a year ago last month.
May you remember the wisdom, the love, the dreams, and the hope he had in life.
Jennifer
Condolences,Rev. Paul.
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