by Ron Ethridge | Death And Dying, Reflections, Suffering
Today I have the honor of doing Leon Perry’s funeral. There is no greater honor a minister has than to be asked to preside over a loved one’s coronation into heaven. Let me tell you a little about Leon (And then God’s Angels). The Leon I knew was a...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Death And Dying, Decisions, Discipleship, Suffering
Nobody likes being pushed into doing something. Nobody likes to be forced into doing anything. Nobody likes being made to do something they really don’t want to do. And bottom line… we cannot FORCE anyone into doing something they don’t want to...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Death And Dying, Missions, Suffering
Ron’s Introduction: I found this HERE and thought it worth reposting. The movie “The End of the Spear” recounts the story. Steve Saint… Nate Saint’s son… gives a powerful testimony and reflection on his dad’s death HERE. I...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Current Issues, Death And Dying, Family
Heartwarming story. Click here to watch video… DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa couple who was married for 72 years died one hour apart last week in the hospital as they held hands. Family said the story of Gordon, 94, and Norma Yeager, 90, is a real-life ...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Death And Dying, Pastoral Ministry, Reflections
No deed is too small to be used by God for His glory! Such is the case of Linda Blaxton, Teri Womack, and Chenoah Evans… I had the joy of being interim pastor of Moulton Baptist Church not long back. During that time Linda called and told me she invited a...
by Ron Ethridge | Current Issues, Death And Dying
As a pastor I have dealt with death many times. I’ve been present when Christians and non-Christians have passed. I know what it is like to be with a loved one when they die (My dad). Death bothers me. Some deaths bother me more than others. For example, the...