Death is an interesting this to discuss with other people. It tends to bring out people religious or philosophical stand-points, which are deeply personal and easily insulted.
Speaking from an objective point, my Christian faith is a great comfort to me. The belief that there is a God watching over us, guiding us through life, and ultimately waiting for us in Heaven makes the prospect of death seem ok.
While this is not the time or place for a religious discussion, death does not scare me, because I believe in a higher place, death is less the end of life and more the end of my time on earth.
I hope that everyone can know the peace that I know.
God Bless Everyone.
Ben
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Talking about old age is an interesting thing to listen to. Everyone seems to have a different perception of it. Some people I have met are clearly afraid of becoming old. The speak of it with a subtle nervousness, or the outright "I hope I die before I get old".
But each day is a gift, and many of the elderly people I have had the privilege of interacting with are wonderful. Each one has lived a full, interesting life. It is most intriguing to me how little things have actually changed. The things around us have changed a lot, but people don't change much. There will always be a group seeking to be different, which will then become normal. People will think they are right, and be shocked and insulted when you tell them they are wrong.
I suppose it goes to show "The more things change, the more they stay the same".
But each day is a gift, and many of the elderly people I have had the privilege of interacting with are wonderful. Each one has lived a full, interesting life. It is most intriguing to me how little things have actually changed. The things around us have changed a lot, but people don't change much. There will always be a group seeking to be different, which will then become normal. People will think they are right, and be shocked and insulted when you tell them they are wrong.
I suppose it goes to show "The more things change, the more they stay the same".
Monday, March 5, 2012
This weeks material couldn't have been more timely. My wife and I are struggling with how our marriage will change when our little boy arrives. We are celebrating our 5th anniversary this month, and so far it has been wonderful! We have such a great marriage, that I fear the negative affect that this baby could have.
Everything I have read says that a good marriage is the best foundation for a good family, so I should be in a pretty good place. It all takes effort, and I fear not having the energy to put into it.
However, I am comforted knowing that many others have endured much worse, and that I actually have it pretty good. Lord willing, things should go just fine.
Everything I have read says that a good marriage is the best foundation for a good family, so I should be in a pretty good place. It all takes effort, and I fear not having the energy to put into it.
However, I am comforted knowing that many others have endured much worse, and that I actually have it pretty good. Lord willing, things should go just fine.
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