Thank you for sharing Tony’s story and wisdom. I will keep these words with me. So good. “I have faith there is something beyond this. I look at this amazing universe, and it’s so beautiful; when we get to see it through the telescopes they’ve got out there, it’s so beautiful,” he said. “There’s got to be love behind that beauty. So I just see death as a surrender to that love.” Amen. Praying right now for him and his family. 🙏❤️🩹❤️
I had the pleasure and privilege to worship with you this Sunday, where the theme was Complain! Thank you for being You!!
How important to call out to God when times are hard, or unfair, Even Lazarus, ultimately experienced death, not on the day of the Scripture, but surely a few days or years after! I wonder whether the promises of Scripture, and the mystery of resurrection will be enough when I reach the end of this life. Like Tony, I am truly grateful for this life I've had, even with the errors and mistakes and sins, because I have been Loved.
In the midst of the craziness and turmoil of this world-mostly-at-war today, reading this actually brings me hope and peace. Tony’s honesty and clarity about living all he can while he’s on this earth—while knowing that death awaits—is a gift. And you convey it so well, Jeff. I’m thinking that the combination of journalist and pastor is a very good one in your case, and I’m glad you and your discernment committee traveled to the same place in the end.
Thank you, Jeff, for this. It’s been a joy to watch Tony and his brother, Marlin, talk about death.
And have a great time in Zeeland, at the church Craig and I were called from to go to NBT Seminary in 1975. We consider Second one of our home churches. Preach it! Hope to meet you face to face some day.
I am looking for beauty in each day. Yesterday I noticed the gorgeous sunset, and today a tree full of Common Grackles (a type of bird). Thank you for sharing your story of visiting with your friend.
Thank you Jeff for sharing your conversation with Tony. I loved his honesty about not really knowing what is in after death even though for decades we talk about heaven and life with Jesus. That has great meaning for me personally. I feel like I know Tony through your writing and I will pray for peace and comfort for him and his family as they journey together.
Thank you for this.
Thank you for sharing Tony’s story and wisdom. I will keep these words with me. So good. “I have faith there is something beyond this. I look at this amazing universe, and it’s so beautiful; when we get to see it through the telescopes they’ve got out there, it’s so beautiful,” he said. “There’s got to be love behind that beauty. So I just see death as a surrender to that love.” Amen. Praying right now for him and his family. 🙏❤️🩹❤️
I had the pleasure and privilege to worship with you this Sunday, where the theme was Complain! Thank you for being You!!
How important to call out to God when times are hard, or unfair, Even Lazarus, ultimately experienced death, not on the day of the Scripture, but surely a few days or years after! I wonder whether the promises of Scripture, and the mystery of resurrection will be enough when I reach the end of this life. Like Tony, I am truly grateful for this life I've had, even with the errors and mistakes and sins, because I have been Loved.
In the midst of the craziness and turmoil of this world-mostly-at-war today, reading this actually brings me hope and peace. Tony’s honesty and clarity about living all he can while he’s on this earth—while knowing that death awaits—is a gift. And you convey it so well, Jeff. I’m thinking that the combination of journalist and pastor is a very good one in your case, and I’m glad you and your discernment committee traveled to the same place in the end.
Thank you for writing this beautiful piece about my dad, Jeff. ❤️
Thank you, Jeff, for this. It’s been a joy to watch Tony and his brother, Marlin, talk about death.
And have a great time in Zeeland, at the church Craig and I were called from to go to NBT Seminary in 1975. We consider Second one of our home churches. Preach it! Hope to meet you face to face some day.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
“Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom’s goal”
I jotted down these lines, and I think I’ll be spending the next days praying them.
Thank you so much for generously sharing the wisdom of a courageous friend.
Lovely
What a lovely thing to read before I go to sleep. I’ve had a lot of anxiety lately. I found this very calming. Thank you.
I am looking for beauty in each day. Yesterday I noticed the gorgeous sunset, and today a tree full of Common Grackles (a type of bird). Thank you for sharing your story of visiting with your friend.
Thank you Jeff for sharing your conversation with Tony. I loved his honesty about not really knowing what is in after death even though for decades we talk about heaven and life with Jesus. That has great meaning for me personally. I feel like I know Tony through your writing and I will pray for peace and comfort for him and his family as they journey together.