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Hymns

Family,

Life as a Hymn

My friend Brian Boerman wrote this shortly after the loss of his amazing mother, who graced this world for 96-years. It’s a blend of tribute, journal entry, and reflection. Most importantly, it is brilliant.

You might already be tuning out — who wants to read writings about loss? But that’s not what this is about. Brian can teach us all about grieving and loss of course, but even more about perseverance, faith, and renewal. He sees beauty in life where others see darkness.

This is inspired writing. Take the time to read this post …. you will not be disappointed.

Family,

Heritage Service

My mother is 85-years old now, nearly blind, and uses a walker to get around.  Despite all that, she’s still a spiritual force.  Her prayer life is dynamic, and her understanding of Scripture is unbelievable.  She cannot read Scripture anymore, but she continues to learn and grow in her understanding by listening.

This morning, as a change of pace, I took her to the Heritage Service at Cornerstone Church.  Normally we attend CrossWinds, which has contemporary music.  My mom tolerates this, but it’s not really her cup of tea.  So the change to an older style worship seemed like something …