The prevalent nature of handling dead bodies and conducting funerals in the west is not to handle them at all, nor to view them. Those who view dead bodies observe that they look different. Funerals used to centre on the respectful treatment of a dead body. Part of that focus is the loving respect people …
Things are sort of settling down in the NRL. The bye is an interesting variation. So far two teams have won and one team lost after their bye. It’s hard to discern a formline after only two games, but that doesn’t stop the AFL commentariat. It’s a long season, we’ll see how things progress. (Draws …
The Easter reflection bids us see the unity of that which we remember on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Jesus’ death and the forgiveness of our sins. Jesus’ resurrection and the everlasting life he shares with us. The message of the Gospel recorded in Acts stresses the life that we have in Jesus. Sometimes evangelicals …
I’ve featured music videos recorded at Covenant Presbyterian Nashville on this blog so when I heard the news of the shootings at their associated school today it resonated on multiple levels. The later news that one of the children lost was from the family of the congregation’s pastor resonated as well. How to minister to …
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