Notes From Jon

This is the last sermon in my Lenten series (now shortened), Living With Death. The first sermon was about coming to terms with our own death. The second sermon was about dealing with death around us, and looking at our own grief and the grief of others who have experienced loss.

Two weeks ago, we talked about a lot of the details of grief – what happens, who experiences it, what we can do. For that sermon/lecture go here.

Again, I want to emphasize why it’s important for us to talk about so difficult a thing right now. Our church has experienced loss and grief these past few weeks – we’ve lost several church members and family members. Grief is something that can be addressed by faith, and among people of faith. Grief is also something that can destroy our relationships with God and with others.

In other words, dealing with grief properly is as important a matter of health as watching and dealing with your cholesterol!

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