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lifestyle
“Most people take a long time to die.
But think about it. There are those few who go suddenly. Accidents.
Heart attacks. Gang shootings. A soapy slip off the edge of the tub. But for you, chances are that at the end of your life, you will die in bed. Waiting.
While you wait, you will very likely have days, weeks even years to think back on your life. (…)
Imagine yourself there, lying in bed and reflecting.
Reading back through the chapters of your life story.
What did my life add up to?
Did I really matter?
What did I live for?
Who will remember me?
What will they say about me when I am gone?
Why was it important that I existed?
So many questions. So much time. Will you lie there with no regrets? Some regrets? Nothing but regrets?
Imagine.
Or not. I mean, you’ll probably have time to think about it when you get to that bed. So you could just wait. (Millions do.) See what comes. Wait until the final pages of your life story to see how it reads to you then.
But that’s no way to end the story of your life.
Here’s one more thing to think about: The decisions you are making today are actually making the bed you will lie in while you wait to die.
Death is a topic most people don’t like to think about. As a pastor, I spend a lot of time helping people deal with it. Life-threatening illnesses. Sudden accidents. Funerals. Grieving families.
After a death, I always ask the family to tell me what was good in the life of the deceased. The answers are revealing.
Some families start talking and can’t stop. They cry and laugh, relating story after story of a person who touched their lives, or gave their world meaning and hope. They celebrate legacy. To them, the person now dead lives on as a shining light, and unforgettable example. A hero. A gift.
Other families fall into an awkward silence. They each seem to hold their breath. They stare at the floor. I know what they are doing—they’re trying to come up with something honorable and good to say. They’re glossing over pain, explaining away failures. Sometimes they start to speak, but…
I hate those silences.” [Craig Groeshel, Chazown, Pages 15-17]
But think about it. There are those few who go suddenly. Accidents.
Heart attacks. Gang shootings. A soapy slip off the edge of the tub. But for you, chances are that at the end of your life, you will die in bed. Waiting.
While you wait, you will very likely have days, weeks even years to think back on your life. (…)
Imagine yourself there, lying in bed and reflecting.
Reading back through the chapters of your life story.
What did my life add up to?
Did I really matter?
What did I live for?
Who will remember me?
What will they say about me when I am gone?
Why was it important that I existed?
So many questions. So much time. Will you lie there with no regrets? Some regrets? Nothing but regrets?
Imagine.
Or not. I mean, you’ll probably have time to think about it when you get to that bed. So you could just wait. (Millions do.) See what comes. Wait until the final pages of your life story to see how it reads to you then.
But that’s no way to end the story of your life.
Here’s one more thing to think about: The decisions you are making today are actually making the bed you will lie in while you wait to die.
Death is a topic most people don’t like to think about. As a pastor, I spend a lot of time helping people deal with it. Life-threatening illnesses. Sudden accidents. Funerals. Grieving families.
After a death, I always ask the family to tell me what was good in the life of the deceased. The answers are revealing.
Some families start talking and can’t stop. They cry and laugh, relating story after story of a person who touched their lives, or gave their world meaning and hope. They celebrate legacy. To them, the person now dead lives on as a shining light, and unforgettable example. A hero. A gift.
Other families fall into an awkward silence. They each seem to hold their breath. They stare at the floor. I know what they are doing—they’re trying to come up with something honorable and good to say. They’re glossing over pain, explaining away failures. Sometimes they start to speak, but…
I hate those silences.” [Craig Groeshel, Chazown, Pages 15-17]
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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Friday, May 2, 2008
coast to coast womens conventions draft #3
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BIG WORLD BANNER REDESIGN
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Louise Roberts Coast to Coast Post Card Draft #2
I took a screen shot of this one with the gray around it so you can see how much with there is on the original design. Also, see the next pic--
Notice the black lines, that is to show you where I can place the photos if you would like.
Notice the black lines, that is to show you where I can place the photos if you would like.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Susi Taylor Revisions set #2
Hers is the card with the revisions you requested.
I think it is looking a little crowded and it may look better if we did something to section it up. here is one suggestion. Any thoughts?
I think it is looking a little crowded and it may look better if we did something to section it up. here is one suggestion. Any thoughts?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Susi Taylor Cards
Click on each image and it will open in another window and you can view it larger. You can also leave your comments here or e-mail them to me at: cbaca@gointernational.tv. Here are several designs:
This is my favorite:
Note: One concern I have is the text size. The bottom info is 8 PT. It was looking really jumbled when I typed it larger. Any thoughts?
This is my favorite: 
Note: One concern I have is the text size. The bottom info is 8 PT. It was looking really jumbled when I typed it larger. Any thoughts?
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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