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Along the Journey: The Fear of Death
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Friday, July 27, 2007. The Fear of Death. It seems that there is built into all of us a basic fear of death. I think God intended it that way so we will hold onto life. But for some, this normal fear of death becomes exaggerated, almost psychotic, and it colors the way we live. I’ve said to you in a former blog that I have no fear of death; it’s the dying I dread. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Back to Jack's Blog. I debated about whether to post my comment on t...
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Along the Journey: September 2007
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Friday, September 7, 2007. One of my struggles throughout life is the need to be prepared. I have friends who seem to survive well without much obvious preparation. I have pastor-friends who don’t spend much time on their sermons; they just talk off the top of their heads. But not me. That’s not one of my gifts. From early on, I have felt the need to prepare. I think it’s because of my fear of failure. I don’t do well shooting from the hip! What more do I need to do to...
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Along the Journey: July 2007
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Friday, July 27, 2007. The Fear of Death. It seems that there is built into all of us a basic fear of death. I think God intended it that way so we will hold onto life. But for some, this normal fear of death becomes exaggerated, almost psychotic, and it colors the way we live. I’ve said to you in a former blog that I have no fear of death; it’s the dying I dread. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Back to Jack's Blog. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Fear of Death.
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Along the Journey: May 2007
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Sunday, May 20, 2007. This week’s "Along the Journey" has more to do with living than with dying, but the subject has been on my mind lately and I want to share some thoughts about kindness. The first Bible verse I learned as a pre-schooler in Sunday School was “. Be ye kind one to another. 8221; (Ephesians 4:32). A couple of years later, we learned the remainder of the verse:. 8220;…tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also forgiven you.
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Along the Journey: June 2007
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 8220;Thank God for parents.”. This Father’s Day was. Both Stephanie (and Henry) and Charley were with me. We laughed and cried and celebrated the joys of being family. This got me to thinking about. Parents. I’m thinking much more these days about those who have helped shape me and whose love has made me what I am. On this Father’s Day, I salute my mother and father, and give thanks to God for the way they taught me to live and give myself...
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Along the Journey: Fatherhood
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 8220;Thank God for parents.”. This Father’s Day was. Both Stephanie (and Henry) and Charley were with me. We laughed and cried and celebrated the joys of being family. This got me to thinking about. Parents. I’m thinking much more these days about those who have helped shape me and whose love has made me what I am. On this Father’s Day, I salute my mother and father, and give thanks to God for the way they taught me to live and give myself...
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Along the Journey: April 2007
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Monday, April 16, 2007. Strength out of Weakness. I’ve always had difficulty in dealing with folk whose theology says that if we are spiritual enough, if our faith is strong enough, then either God will keep us from experiencing “bad things,” or, if we have to deal with difficulties, He will respond to our prayers and make things right. Paul implied that the most difficult of circumstances teach us the most profound lesson of life—that we must learn to depend on ...
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Along the Journey: Faithfulness
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Monday, August 27, 2007. Most people today are willing to make only short-term promises—just for today. In contrast, God exhibits and demonstrates faithfulness until the end of time. Psalm 100:5 says, “The Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.”. Through the years, my favorite hymn has become “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” The hymn writer, Thomas O. Chisholm, is right:. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father.
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Along the Journey: Honesty in Prayer
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Monday, August 13, 2007. I’ve written about my attempts to be honest in dealing with cancer. And for the most part, I think I have been honest. But last week I reached a new degree of honesty in my prayer life. As I have shared before, I have acknowledged my anger with my condition. I’ve admitted to fear as I face the future. But a few days ago I reached another level of frustration. It’s just not fair! Why won’t you take this evil thing away from me? 8221;, to express...
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Along the Journey: Dealing with Anger
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Words from Jack. along the journey. Monday, August 6, 2007. I had a wonderful visit this week with a dear friend who is also a therapist. In a gentle, but firm way, she helped me to deal with my anger over what is happening to me. Psychologists remind us that anger is part and parcel of the grief process. What have I done with my anger? My friend Ann asked me, “What have you done with your anger? But, at whom? Couldn’t God, in His omnipotence, simply snuffed out this dread disease? But that is a dead-end...