There’s a difference between deserved and heartfelt appreciation for those who are deceased and the use of unhelpful sentimental phraseology about their eternal state. This is not about making judgments, it’s about leaving what is unknown unsaid. From Nick Batzig’s post at Reformation 21. …I’ve noticed something of a concerning trend over the past several …
Dave Furman points out that there can be a better way to help than telling someone you’re available to provide any help they need.
Nancy Guthrie has a post about ten things to know about grieving people. They’re quite helpful, for those supporting the grieving and for those navigating their own grief. There’s a good range of observations. Here’s one. It is extremely hard for a grieving person to have to give a report on how they’re doing. But …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 39 Q & A 155 Q How is the Word made effectual to salvation? A The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of enlightening, convincing, and humbling sinners; of driving them out of themselves, and drawing them unto Christ; …
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