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FINISHING THIS LIFE WELL

A DAY OF CELEBRATION: Yesterday was such a good day. Why? My husband and I attended the funeral of his 97-year-old aunt. Again, Why was that such a good day? Aunt Niva finished this life well. Her funeral was the joyful celebration of a long life lived well. When I commented to one of her [...]

FINISHING THIS LIFE WELL2021-06-23T15:56:38+00:00

PROCRASTINATION REDUCES YOUR OPTIONS

HERITAGE OF HOPE is a preventative ministry designed to make your fourth quarter and your departure from this world as trouble free and God-honoring as possible. More and more, however, we receive inquiries from alumni who wish to support someone who is now facing the end of this life—unprepared. Typically, the alumni’s friend is in [...]

PROCRASTINATION REDUCES YOUR OPTIONS2025-03-18T16:32:47+00:00

THRIVE TIME by Donna Scales

What a rotten week it’s been! Nothing seems to have gone right. But tomorrow is Thursday—THRIVE TIME—something to look forward to. What is THRIVE TIME? Let me tell you. It’s one of those many examples of God turning something not-so-good into something very good. I’d waited most of my married life to have more time [...]

THRIVE TIME by Donna Scales2022-07-22T20:03:39+00:00

PARENTS . . . ACCEPT DEATH AS PART OF YOUR FUTURE

As a teenager, I came across an odd “record.” It was the size of a 45, but it was colored, flexible plastic instead of the customary hard, black disc. Curious, I asked Mom about it. She smiled mysteriously and said, “Play it.” What I heard was my dad’s voice . . . not the one [...]

PARENTS . . . ACCEPT DEATH AS PART OF YOUR FUTURE2023-02-03T22:26:47+00:00

TO MAKE YOUR DEATH EASIER ON FAMILY: Make Your Wishes Known

#1 MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN: My mother’s passing was particularly sweet because we knew what she wanted. As Mom declined, she had discussed her death with her doctor and her options. She then made her preferences known to us. The hospital staff was very kind to all of us as they administered Comfort Measures Only. [...]

TO MAKE YOUR DEATH EASIER ON FAMILY: Make Your Wishes Known2025-04-09T20:01:34+00:00

4 REASONS TO HOLD ANNUAL FAMILY MEETINGS

1. Give Permission To Talk About The End Of This Life. Our emotional needs are not served when we remain silent about death in our close relationships. Too often, the person who is dying avoids scaring his loved ones by not sharing his heart until the very last moment. Accordingly, the family doesn’t know if [...]

4 REASONS TO HOLD ANNUAL FAMILY MEETINGS2022-07-22T20:20:30+00:00
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