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They say that God has infinite patience, And that is a great comfort. They say that God is always there, And that is deep satisfaction. They say that God will always take you back, And I get lazy in that certitude. They say that God never gives up, And I count on that. They say you can go...

My Mother-in-law spent several thousand dollars pre-planning her final services. When the time came, the family was told the pre-plan did not include the cost of "opening the grave". When we questioned the cost, we were told that only "approved" contractors could be used because, "They know...

With all due love and respect, it costs more to just dig the hole @ $1,800.00 than to do a cremation with a casket and an urn.

My understanding is that those who freeze themselves do so with the hope of being brought back to physical life sometime in the future. I don't think much comment is needed for that thought.

I respect everyone's decision. I've been through a couple of burials lately and it felt like a flock of buzzards were sweeping down from every direction. I'm sure this is not everyone's experience but it has been mine. I have asked for a cardboard box, a coffee can and a nearby river. If he...

You speak of the most difficult assignment of all. I fear some never get there!

...easier than the self-righteous. Why, oh why do we Christians keep pointing to this as some kind of super sin?

I grew up in a very rural part of Indiana. The one phone it town was located at the general store/post office. You only got a call when someone died or there was an emergency. Other than that there were long, hand-written letters. We had everything.

When I remember what life as like as a child...I think hard times are already here....

Yup...ya been there. Wasn't it great when you finally got a 4-party line in your home?

Ya'all make me feel old...... This is the first phone I ever used. Do you know how to dial it?

Good clip that should and does; make me a little uncomfortable. We do live in "...generally bizarre times," and the western institutional church (I choose the words with care) does appear to be lurching past the redeemable. Thanks for sharing.

Listen and trust...

Nope....there's at least two.....

Ouch! .....squirming in his seat.

Christians do a better job of keeping Shabbat than they are given credit for, it is built into or culture. It's a day of rest from the rigors of putting food on the table and keeping the home running smoothly. The rest day is then followed by a day of worship and family celebrations for many...

For ever since the creation of the universe his invisible qualities — both his eternal power and his divine nature — have been clearly seen, because they can be understood from what he has made. CJB

Not long ago I learned a hard lessen; seniors often have a deep knowledge that they cannot share, no matter how much they want too. We are just not in any condition to hear. I wish I'd had more time just to be there and listen with my heart.

Hello Matthew and welcome to CC. There is indeed, a lot in your introduction. It is a joy to hear you are a Christian and have been baptized. You indicate you believe Jesus "walked the earth", does that mean you believe Jesus is the son of God? Your intro is a little vague on this. You...

I made the same commitment when I was 7 and ran away until I was 40. I too regret my "missing years" but remain encouraged and joyful. Just because I ran from Him dos not mean He ran from me. Just the opposite. I look back and recognize all the many, many times He was with me even while I...