Funeral, Part 3

A friend asked for the transcript of the prayer I prayed at my mother’s funeral.  I should apologize to my sister.  She asked for the same thing many months ago and I never got around to it.  So, finally, here it is. It is a prayer that Jesus has taught, and continues...

Funeral, Part 2

This is the first Scripture reading from my mother’s funeral.  I selected passages that contained forms of ἀνίστημι to describe resurrection from the dead: I have come down from heaven [Jesus said] not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me.  Now this...

Funeral, Part 1

My mother went to be with the Lord last month.  Per her instructions my brother and I officiated at her funeral service and graveside.  She had preplanned everything but had left me free to choose the Scripture reading and some commentary.  Her theme verse was Isaiah...