I conducted a funeral recently for a CrossPoint family I have known for many, many years.  The children requested I use Psalm 30 in the funeral message, since they felt like portions of the psalm epitomized their mother’s life and faith. Some of you will recognize that Psalm 30 from our Bible reading plan last …

In yesterday’s comment section, “Bill Walker” reminded me how I preached Mark Kelley’s funeral service to him before he died. For those who did not know Mark, let me fill in some blanks. Mark Kelley was among the group of original CrossPointers.  He was part of the faithful core of people God used to make …

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness your own funeral before you died?  Apparently King Charles V of Spain dreamed of doing so, and so he did attend his own funeral service. In Defenders of Faith Reston writes, As his health disintegrated, Charles gave himself over to the pathos of his …

Funerals are delicate situations.    Most of us do not know what to say when we visit the funeral home.  For some, the funeral home setting is excruciatingly difficult.  Additionally, the circumstance is fragile due to the grief.  And, to cover up our ignorance, or maybe even to expose it, we make some of the strangest …