O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? 1 Corinthians 15:54-56 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? […]

  The following entries came after the tragedy that claimed the life here on earth of Elisia our thirteen-year granddaughter. On April 18, 2022 the ATV on which she and her younger brother rode, overturned and Elisia, our sweet ballerina left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior. We know God’s promises that […]

HEAVEN SEEMS MUCH NEARER

    By Morton M. Miles  (adapted) Though our Lord has promised mansions    To the faithful and true, And sent His Spirit to us,    Our own spirits to renew:   Though we are secure in Jesus.    And in His strength, we know no fear. Still, it seemed the distant future,    When our heaven would appear. […]

Should We Forget? (For Elisia)

By Morton M. Miles (adapted)   It has been said, “We should forget   The sorrows that we bear; Let memory fade fast away,   New life with others share.”   This thought is fine, and may be true   For sorrows left alone; But ours is mixed; for happiness   Our inner hearts have […]

The words of “Why, Lord?” again crossed our lips. “She was so full of life and such a joy to her parents. Once again I deal with grief…I think, “Lord, not again.” We question God Who answers in His Word, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. I love you and sent My Son to die for you so that death will be done away with once and for all.”