SUMMARY: My friend lost his mother to cancer last week. Once again, my initial inability to offer him and his family support turned into another “book”.
[ LOVED ONES ] -FAITH, MEMORIES, & PROMISES: When we last spoke, he was in a somewhat manic state as he addressed his mother’s last wishes.
The one item that he made perfectly clear was the fact that all were at peace.
My friend and his siblings were by her side when she left this world and her pain behind. She now rests with Jesus. Her faith and life of service in His name are testimony to this fact. No matter the beliefs my friend and his siblings may hold, I believe they know this Truth just as well.
In the days to come, I pray they maintain their faith in the knowledge she is finally free from the pain and suffering of this world. I pray the faith their mother kept, that provided her strength, courage and the promise of eternal peace, remains alive and strong in each of their memories.
In the days to come, may they also find peace in the beliefs their father maintains. As this world takes its toll upon his mind and body, in time, he too shall come to know the eternal peace in the promise of his faith.
This world in which we live is not our home.
The beauty of God’s creation can be seen in this world if you choose to look for it. Yet, the majesty of His creation pales in comparison to the home that awaits those who would believe.
[ RELIGION ] -WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE: Several years ago I read the book “Understanding The Koran” by Mateen Elass. Mateen is a Christian convert. He was compelled to write a short “What You Need To Know” style book. His small but powerful and insightful book summarizes what everyone should know about Islam and the Koran. As an entire generation of Americans now back Muslims as persecuted and label Israel the enemy, my hope you will be enlightened by this one reading from the Islamic holy book. My female readers will likely find this passage in a more personal manner than the fellas.