Comments on: A fate worse than death

By: RickNiekLikeBikes

RickNiekLikeBikes — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:47:57 +0000

If the hairs on our head our numbered and all God's works are known to Him (Acts 15:18), then is it possible to surprise God by an early death? I've asked that question quite a lot and have tried a number of answers. Either way, though the tragedy isn't removed, neither is the comfort of know the decrees of God about my hairs and my days. I think in the end the winner/outcome of the Cosmic battle was never in question. Maybe I can live and die by that.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:59:31 +0000

Amazing post, Billy. I'm catching up on your blog today after a week out of town, but this post could not have been more appropriate for this moment.

I've been with my mom all week after the unexpected death of her older brother. At age 59, my uncle died in a car accident last Saturday. But really, he left us a few years ago when he began to give up and allow his circumstances to choke out his joy.

This was good for me to read today. That kind of death is a fate I never want to face.

By: Holly Brennan

Holly Brennan — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:04:19 +0000

Very timely post. We've dealt with a bit of this at my house with the death of someone, and have asked many of the same questions and come to the same conclusions. It's nice to have concurrence on what's going on in your head. Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I did link to your post. You're a bit more eloquent than I am.

By: Peter P

Peter P — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:06:16 +0000

Deep dude.

Scarily deep!

Thanks, Billy.

By: T. Anne

T. Anne — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:15:59 +0000

Billy, sorry to post OT but big congrats on landing an agent. And Rachelle? How awesome is that? Much love and God speed!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:58:02 +0000

Wow, Billy so beautifully stated. A profound word!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:18:08 +0000

Oh yes! "That life must simply be endured is among the worst of lies". How true! Christ never said he came to give us abundant life after we die. It's here now for the taking. Love, hope, grieve…but most of all live.

By: RCUBEs

RCUBEs — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:15:28 +0000

"Far worse than the buried dead are those who have perished and yet still walk."

I see those every time I go to my workplace. It is sad to see that many, many are still spiritually dead. All I can do is for the Lord to penetrate these people's hearts.
God bless.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:29:20 +0000

POWERFUL.

By: Heart2Heart

Heart2Heart — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:15:17 +0000

Billy,

Another heart pulling post! I too grieve not only for those left behind who are faced to deal with death's challenges that remain long after someone is buried. The holidays, the empty bed, the years long lost and so many what if's!

Life is too short and our expiration date is never known. We need to live it with the knowledge that this world is just a temporary place and work towards our eternal one. Without that we don't have a life but an existence!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat