Today’s journey has me walking into my brother in law’s funeral service–his celebration.  My quartet is singing and I’m leading the service.  I’ve written out what I feel God is wanting me to share.  Mostly, I’ve surrendered.  Much of the service will be reflections shared by family and others about this little in stature, but great man.  As with any family, there is some turmoil within.  I pray for Christ’s healing touch to complete itself this very day in this family.

Last night Kathy and I went to see the movie, “Voiceless”.  It was brought to our valley by Lifeline Crisis Pregnancy Center and cosponsored by our church.  It brought to light in such a tactful but direct way how much God is wanting us to be His voice for His created life.  The title–voiceless–is not only a reflection of the fetus at risk but also the action not taken by most of us who know that abortions are happening daily but we still remain silent.  The title also stirs within me the need for each of us to step out of our silence and support whatever God is laying on our heart.  For me personally it is the message of God’s forgiveness no matter what we have done or what has been done to us.  NO sin is greater than the GRACE that forgives it when it is confessed.  Jesus Christ is waiting for each of us to do what He is laying on our hearts to do in His Name.  For me today it starts with a tribute of Christ and his beloved Sterling Daniels.  So rest in peace my brother.  Your work is complete here on this earth.