Having grown up amidst Preachers, Evangelists, Missionaries, Church Planting, etc.: author Joyce C. Lock has been actively involved in church work most of her life ... with a huge variety of church related positions and experiences; still serving the Lord full time in whatever capacity He calls her to next. A homemaker, mother of two, and grandmother of eight ... she is also a published poet. Joyce has written advertisements for Christian ministries, created and authored the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, and continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers. In addition, she founded and maintains the email ministry "Heavenly Inspirations". Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God.
Perhaps the greatest of all miracles of healing is when we reach our eternal destination ... where the only tears are of those left behind.
May we embrace and comfort each other in our time of loss. But, may our lasting memory be a Spiritual celebration - envisioning our loved one, walking through Heaven's gate.
Were they able to speak today, I suspect our loved one would say,
"In deepest sympathy ... to those on the other side."
When I observe Heaven, the work of the Master's hands; The foundation and the wall - the measure of a man, The pearly gates (devotion being ever so real), His lovely jewels and glass that's crystal clear, Walking down streets paved in pure gold; None considered what Heaven is to the LORD.
1/25/2007