Lessons in Living and Dying
Reflections on a Life Well Lived
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If you have heard many sermons, you have heard mercy is when God does not give us what we deserve and grace is when He gives us what we do not deserve. These tenants of the faith are easy enough to conceptualize. They are much more difficult when they are no long philosophical, but a reality in one's own life. To truly understand mercy and grace, we need to be in a place where there is nothing else that matters. Nothing else concrete to hold onto. The mercy of God is not something He give reluctantly - like permission we sometimes give our children. "Oh, okay, just this one time." No, God's mercy is extravagant because that is how He loves us.
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In today’s world, we hear much talk about legacy. There seems to be immeasurable concern about what others will remember about us when our lives are complete. How can we be certain that we will be remembered in positive ways? Should we leave money for a building to be named after us? Is it necessary to be extremely wealthy or famous? Maybe. Our true bequest will be in the lives that we touch and change. The simplest of actions, a smile or personal interest in someone, can be life changing for that person. This book takes a look at such a life. Not a perfect life. A life lived increasingly to the glory of God. And when it was over, the legacy was one of joy and respect. Now that is something to strive for!
About the Author
Diann lives in West Texas with her labradoodle, Daisy. For the past seven years, Diann has been a chaplain in the workplace. As a chaplain, Diann has ministered to people in all phases of living and dying. She loves her job as a chaplain, mentoring young women, travel, photography, mission work, in Uganda with her church.