Thanks for these thoughts, Mike. Please accept my condolences. During this last year, my own mother died, with whom I also had a complex relationship. I also had the privilege of presiding at her funeral. The stench of death hangs over our Savior’s birth now as it did 2000 years ago. But, because Christ came, the sting of death as any kind of final word has been removed. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you.
I’m so for the loss of your mother. Your post resonated with me as I’m walking through a very similar season this Christmas. May the peace of the Lord be a balm to your soul.
Thanks for sharing this, Mike. May you hold all the sadness and joy together with your loved ones. We just had the one year anniversary of my father-in-law's death by dementia (and Covid). I'm glad you got to learn more about your mother.
Thanks Mike, Deepest sympathy on your sad loss. I lost a sister to a long battle with cancer this year and share some of your grief. I had the privilege of delivering the eulogy at her funeral and delighted to hear that you will be presiding for your mother. And, as you say, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus will put all these terrible and sad things to right. Grace and peace.
Thanks for these words Mike, in the midst of your grief. Your skill with language alongside your wonderful perspective on life with Jesus always encourages me. I will pray for you tomorrow as you preside at your mother's funeral. Appreciate you sharing these moments with us.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Mike. May God bless your Mom, and give grace and peace to you and your family.
Thanks for these thoughts, Mike. Please accept my condolences. During this last year, my own mother died, with whom I also had a complex relationship. I also had the privilege of presiding at her funeral. The stench of death hangs over our Savior’s birth now as it did 2000 years ago. But, because Christ came, the sting of death as any kind of final word has been removed. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you.
Well said and expressed. Prayers for you and your family!
dear mike... prayers from here..
" He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.."
I’m so for the loss of your mother. Your post resonated with me as I’m walking through a very similar season this Christmas. May the peace of the Lord be a balm to your soul.
Thanks for sharing this, Mike. May you hold all the sadness and joy together with your loved ones. We just had the one year anniversary of my father-in-law's death by dementia (and Covid). I'm glad you got to learn more about your mother.
Thank you for integrating your life of faith, embedding it in the theology you share with us readers. God’s peace be with you as are our prayers.
Thanks Mike, Deepest sympathy on your sad loss. I lost a sister to a long battle with cancer this year and share some of your grief. I had the privilege of delivering the eulogy at her funeral and delighted to hear that you will be presiding for your mother. And, as you say, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus will put all these terrible and sad things to right. Grace and peace.
Thanks for these words Mike, in the midst of your grief. Your skill with language alongside your wonderful perspective on life with Jesus always encourages me. I will pray for you tomorrow as you preside at your mother's funeral. Appreciate you sharing these moments with us.