Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001
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“In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph.: The Body of B. Franklin, Printer Like the Cover of an old Book Its contents torn out, And stripped of its Lettering and Guilding, Lies here, Food for Worms, But the Work shall not be
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Pentecostal
Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008
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After Pilate realized Jesus was innocent of the charges brought before him, he wanted to let Jesus go, but when he told the people what he wanted to do, they got upset.
They didn’t want justice, they wanted death! They wanted blood! They wanted the blood of Jesus and they got it!
If you want the
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Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001
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The Encarta Encyclopedia defines aging as the “irreversible biological changes that occur in all living things with the passage of time, eventually resulting in death.”
In developed nations, life expectancy has increased more in the 20th century than it has in all of recorded history. A person
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Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 8, 2001
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Those of you who are sports fans probably remember the opening monologue to the TV sports broadcast, “Wide, Wide, World of Sports.” The opening shots depicted athletes from all kinds of sports. As the footage rolled on, so came those immortal words: “The thrill of victory and the agony of
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Lutheran
Contributed by Michael Stone on Apr 10, 2002
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To dwell above with the saints we love, that will be glory. But to dwell below with the saints we
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Baptist
Contributed by John Shearhart on May 16, 2002
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Have you ever heard these humorous epitaphs?
1. “Here lies Anne Mann. Who lived an old maid, but died an old Mann.”
2. “Beneath this sod, a lump of clay lays Arabella Young; who on the 21st of May began to hold her tongue.”
3. “The children of Israel wanted bread, the Lord sent them
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 26, 2002
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Erick Clapton, arguably the greatest living rock guitarist, wrote a heart wrenching song about the death of his four year old son (March 20, 1991). He fell from a 53rd-story window. Clapton took nine months off and when he returned his music had changed. The hardship had made his music softer, more
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 6, 2002
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Lisa Beamer: Reflecting on the loss of her dad.
“Slowly I began to understand that the plans God has for us don’t just include ‘good things’, but the whole array of human events. The ‘prospering’ he talks about in the book of Jeremiah is often the outcome of a ‘bad’ event. I remember my mom saying
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Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002
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A doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. "I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news", said the doctor. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the severity of the announcement. "Let me have the good
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Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003
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"An acquaintance emailed me once, saying she believed she had a ‘near death experience’. I responded with one line. “Life is a near-death experience”.
She dropped the
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Orthodox
Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003
A bank in Binghampton, New York had some flowers sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flowers shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, “With our deepest sympathy.” The florist, who was greatly embarrassed apologized. He was even
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003
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A HOPE BEYOND THIS LIFE
Russell Davis was a 10-year-old boy who knew a hope that went
beyond this life. He had fought cancer for 4 years when he wrote this note to his best friend.
Dear Brian, How are you doing? I’m alright in the hospital but a little sleepy. I know that you worry about me some
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Baptist
Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
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BUILDING ETERNALLY, NOT ETERNITY
Sarah Winchester’s husband had acquired a fortune by manufacturing and selling rifles. After he died of influenza in 1918, she moved to San Jose, California.
Sarah was convinced that the dead souls of the many Indians who lost their lives because of Winchester
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Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 17, 2003
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Beyond the Sunset
Should you go first and I remain,
To walk the road alone.
I live in memories garden, dear,
With happy days we’ve known.
In spring I’ll wait for roses, red,
When faded, the lilacs blue.
In early fall when brown leaves fall,
I’ll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first
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Mennonite
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