Posted October 8, 2023 in Sacred Stories

Three Empty Chairs

They had just taken their seats at the funeral. Their friend, Sandy, had passed so unexpectedly after a car hit her in the grocery store parking lot. “Judy should be here with us,” Kay said.

“There are three empty chairs in our row,” she responded, “so let’s save the one next to you for Judy.” […]

Posted April 20, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Musical Mischief

Sacred Stories

She had buried her daughter, and now her husband.

Another funeral….

Her daughter and her husband, not just a “step” father, had loved each other very much.

When the music at the funeral would not play, the pastor said, “There she is, sticking her finger in!”

These are sacred stories. Pay attention […]

Posted February 2, 2019 in Sacred Stories

Timing is Everything

Sacred Stories

Lou was a young pastor just finishing up his first year in his first church. That September, he said to one of his church leaders, “Hey, David, do you think I could take off the Sunday after Thanksgiving?”

“Sure,” he said, “just make sure you get someone to do the service. Are you […]

Posted August 12, 2018 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Near Death

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Death might just be considered by many to be one of the worst fates, but it is something every human being will experience. Given that death is inevitable, perhaps we would do well to have a better relationship with it.

Over the years I have encouraged people to write their own […]

Posted June 4, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Change!

Debra’s Wellness Tips

June is sometimes called the month of weddings. It is also often filled with graduations. And of course, for some June will hold a memorial service/funeral/or celebration of life. June may not be a month unique for change, however, as within every month everything is changing.

Here are some things Nick […]