death

Death

by Jan Lutz February 8, 2010
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For the Christian Death is not an end, But a beginning. We were conceived In the mind of God Long before Being knit together In the womb. Death is a journey Back to where life began— To the Source of all life. So for the Christian Death is not saying “good-bye” But rather “until we [...]

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Angels and My Miscarriage

by AmyH June 18, 2008

It was midnight and the city was finally quiet. From my sixth story office window I saw thousands of flickering stars overhead in the September sky and a gentle breeze rustled through the carefully manicured trees. A lonesome car floated down the freeway, bringing its occupant home after a long day. But my night was [...]

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Is Grandpa Still Dead?

by Karen Robbins October 1, 2007

The finality of death is a difficult concept for any of us to understand and especially so to a youngster. When her great-grandpa died, Danielle, age three, understood most of what her mommy told her but it was hard for her to believe that this gentle man who loved her would not be around to [...]

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13 Diamonds: Loss of a Child

by Nancy C. Anderson September 17, 2007

My new neighbor touched my hand and said, “What a lovely ring, it looks like an antique. It’s so unusual, where did you get it?” I replied slowly, carefully choosing my words “It’s custom made.” She said, “I have a friend who’s a jeweler. Would you mind if I copied it?” I smiled, “First, let [...]

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Why I Believe in the Resurrection

by Anni Welborne April 2, 2007
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Easter will never be the same for me. I grew up in the church. Among my earliest memories are pictures of getting up before dark and attending the Sunrise Worship Service on Easter morning at church. I remember seeing the deacons stirring the eggs in the kitchen for the breakfast afterwards. But as I grew, [...]

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Christmas and the Loss of a Child

by Anni Welborne December 12, 2006

It was the winter of my discontent in so many ways… For the third time, I had miscarried. Our dream of having children was shattered. We were hopeless. Proverbs says that “a hope deferred makes a heart sick,” and we were truly heartsick. Even though the third miscarriage was in April, my heart entered a [...]

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