Reminders of Time

Remember when church buildings had a cemetery right outside? It’s not so common these days, but many churches from a generation or two ago still have an old graveyard out back. Architecture always tells a story, especially with churches. Church buildings tend to...

Teach Us to Number Our Days

Remember when church buildings had a cemetery right outside? It’s not so common these days, but many churches from a generation or two ago still have an old graveyard out back. When I was in college, I remember visiting an old church in New England one Sunday morning...

The Last Enemy

The Last Enemy May 25, 2015 Drivingthrough Fort Logan National Cemetery last week afterJane Peterson’s interment, my heart was raging inside. I hate Death. He’s arobber and a thug. He pushes us around, breaks our hearts, and destroys so muchof what we love. Death...

The Last Enemy

The Last Enemy November 26, 2012 Standing by the graveside last Tuesday morning,watching Barb Williams’ casket descend into the ground, my heart was raginginside. I hate Death. He’s a robber and a thug. He pushes us around, breaks ourhearts, and destroys so much of...