My Dad's Memorial Service Eulogies

These are the Eulogies by Darlene and Bonnie for my Dad's Memorial Service on Nov.5, 2011.
The Video was taken by his great grandson John and is a little shaky but the sound is excellent.

WAKE UP

In the past few years we have seen alarming natural catastrophes around the world, not to mention all of the man-made events that seem to be fulfilling scripture.

The world has been wracked with huge earthquakes, Tsunamis, snowstorms, thunderstorms, sandstorms, floods of Biblical proportions and recently some killer tornadoes.

Through all of this, it seems as if people are getting 'desensitized'...

It seems to take bigger and bigger disasters and humanitarian abominations to gain people's attention. We are so used to seeing protesters shot, film footage from various and sundry wars, earthquakes and natural disasters from all points of the globe and in the movies, that we no longer feel the connection, the 'human element' if you will.

As we watch all that is going on around us it is like these victims are just nameless faceless characters in a 'B' movie.

Countless numbers have lost everything they owned as well as friends and loved ones.

I pray for them.  It is horrible that anyone should have to go through such trials.

What is it going to take to wake some people up?  Jesus promised He would return.

Jesus told us what would happen, before it happens, so that when it happens we would believe.

John 14:29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

The signs are all around us.  We know things are not right.  We know something BIG is about to happen.

For those of us who believe, we KNOW that Jesus is coming back soon and we are watching and waiting for His return.  

Why would anyone knowingly reject the free gift that God has so graciously offered to all those that will only believe. 

I don’t mean to be cruel or unloving but many have taken their final step to an eternity in hell.  There is no hope for them beyond the grave.  Many are headed for an eternity of torment because they continue to reject the free gift that God has offered to them.

If you are reading this, there is still hope for you.  Please, seek the Lord now, before it is too late.  Call upon the name of Jesus with all your heart and He will answer you.  He is only a prayer away. 

Please contact me if you want more information.

GOOD FRIDAY -Another Perspective of the Cross

Song is called "Too Small a Price" by Don Francisco.

If you like his music you can download it for free at:

http://www.rockymountainministries.org/index.html

DEAR ANONYMOUS

Dear Anonymous,

Thank you so much for your comment and for reading my blog.  I am very sorry that I have not been posting of late.  I try to go where God leads me and lately it is in the area of making videos for You Tube.

Jesus said:  Luk 21:25-26 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Luk 21:28  And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Throughout the scriptures we are told to be watching and waiting so that is what I am doing. I have been posting videos on You Tube that present mostly weather related news headlines from around the world. 

The mainstream media cannot begin to cover ALL the events that are happening world wide.  Besides, the general public seems more interested in the lives of Justin Bieber, Charlie Sheen or Lady Ga Ga, then they are in the tragedies happening world wide and the soon coming of the Lord Jesus.

From what I have been observing worldwide, the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is very near.  Nation has risen against nation, kingdoms against kingdoms, there are wars and rumours of war and we are seeing famines, pestilence and earthquakes in diverse places. (Matt. 24:7)

Much of the world is busy eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,(Matt. 24:38) and they do not see the signs around them and they are not preparing themselves to meet the Lord.

In my videos I try to present a brief overview of some of the things happening to alert people to the changes the earth is going through and to wake them up to the nearness of His coming. 

Through this medium, I have attracted attention to my channel where I have videos pertaining to Christianity, Evolution, Dinosaurs, and even comedy.  I have had opportunities to witness to a few people and I have made a couple of on-line friends as well.

For now, it seems this is where God wants me.

I have been planning to move some of the videos to my blog but was unsure if I should keep the two separate or not. What do you think?

If you would like to visit my You Tube Channel you can find it at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Tinkoneofsix?feature=mhsn

Jesus is coming Soon

Are you watching and waiting?

THE GIFT OF ALONENESS

"As Christians, we are called to convert our loneliness into solitude. We are called to experience our aloneness not as a wound but as a gift--as God's gift--so that in our aloneness we might discover how deeply we are loved by God." ~ Henri Nouwen

“Every once in a while we find ourselves emotionally stripped, as all that life holds is swept away. We find ourselves kneeling at the feet of our Lord, grateful that He's there--His spirit a balm to our weary soul.” ~ Darlene Schacht

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When your children are grown and on their own, when your husband has been taken from you, when family and friends seem to desert you, then the gift of aloneness is more precious than anyone can even imagine.

You are forced to rely on the ONE you should have been relying on all along.

You are forced to acknowledge all the times you made excuses NOT to spend time with Him. There are no more excuses and you realize how much He really does love you.

You regret all the stupid lame excuses, the lost moments, the frivolous endeavours that took “time” away from your precious Lord.

You gain a deeper love; understanding and trust in Heavenly Father through spending time with Him and you realize you have need of nothing that this world has to offer. 

He will supply your every need according to His riches in Glory.  (Phil. 4:19)  As you delight yourself in Him he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) You have no need to worry about what you will eat or drink or what you will wear.  Your Father knows you have need of these things.  As you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; all these things shall be added to you. (Matt.6:31-33) 

You weep and pray for others who don't know the intimacy with Him like you do or for those who don't know Him at all.

You want to scream at the world; "He loves you so much, don't you care, don't you realize, isn't He worth a portion of your time?"

Some know and take that time but the vast majority of the world goes on about their daily business.  They are too busy.  They don’t have enough time.   

They neglect most precious gift of all.