Alexander Teves. John Larimer. Matthew McQuinn. Jon Blunk. You’ve probably seen the names of these men, but may not recognize who they are. They were among the 12 that were murdered in the movie massacre in Aurora, Colorado, last week. But it is how they died that makes their story touching and unique. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Death
Do You Know Why They Died?
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When Death is a Gain: A Tribute to Jerri Flores
Death. It’s such a foreboding word. A cold word. A frightening word. When someone says, She died.” We almost always react with surprise. Even when the person has been sick a long time. Or even when they are aged.
I received such a call last week regarding my friend Jerri Flores. Her daughter, Joy McKay, called to say, “Mom died today.” It was not unexpected. She was one month short of 93. I was honored by the family to officiate her memorial service. The theme of my sermon was “To Die is Gain.” My text Philippians 1:21. “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Continue reading
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Birthday Reflections
Not long ago my wife, Norma Jean, had a surprise party for me on my 40th birthday. I thought we were going to Derby Dinner Playhouse with two other couples. Our friends Jim and Linda Broderson were going with us along with Jim and Lyn Engler. When we arrived at the Engler’s I was surprised when I was led downstairs and there was a crowd of people. The basement was set up to resemble a funeral service. And I was there to observe my own “funeral”! Jim Engler was in a homemade casket that looked like something out of Dracula. His hair fixed to look like me. Continue reading
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