Words of consolation from John Muir’s journals: “The rugged old Norsemen spoke of death as Heimgang–home-going. So the snow-flowers go […]
Tag Archive for ‘Death’
Afterthoughts on the Afterlife
Is there really anything after life … after death? Here’s a sneak peek at my column coming this weekend: Hereafter, […]
Transience
A cousin I was close to in childhood passed away this week. I’m sad to have lost touch, but glad […]
Passing Seasons
Today’s “Highland Views” column in our local paper. A touch of poetry, nature, death and the tree of life. Passing […]
Dust in the Wind
Robby Steinhardt, violinist and vocalist for the rock band Kansas, died recently. Not only did that news make me feel […]
Nones Bible: Chapter Four
The Nones Bible Chapter Four “Some confusion about where believers go when they die” I don’t make it a habit […]
Childlike Faith
How people face tragedy says so much about how they were raised and taught what faith means and how to […]
To the Edge
To the Edge of Life and Death (this is a very personal reflection, and there are some painful images) Have […]
Memorial for the Church
Do we need to face the Church (faith, religion) as we face–or refuse to face–Death? An essay from a few […]
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