April 25th, 2025

When Steve was dying his friend wrote him a note. “This is the journey ahead for you, my friend. The Word is behind you but also goes before you; the Word-made-flesh walks with you and is within you. And therefore, all shall be well. The nausea and the discomfort, the fear and weakness, the tears and the treatments will be over and you will run full speed screaming and laughing into the forgiving arms of grace and the healing heart of God.”

“…to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

— Philippians 1:21 (NIV)

Lord Jesus, help us to trust You completely all the days of our lives so that when we come to the end of this life we can face death without fear. Amen.