Category Archives: Death

My Birthday: Pondering Life and Mortality

Posted on March 1, 2013 by John Armstrong

As you age you clearly become more aware of the brevity of life, at least of your own life. Today I celebrate my sixty-fourth birthday. There was a time when a big deal was made out of my birthday but … Continue reading →

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Are You Filled with Hope?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by John Armstrong

The Bible says hope is one of the three great virtues of grace: faith, hope and love. Faith and hope will disappear someday but love endures forever. Yet in this life we live by faith and without hope our faith … Continue reading →

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Death on a Friday Afternoon

Posted on April 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

Today, the world over, Christians remember the death of their Savior, Jesus Christ. We take part in various remembrances, some elaborate and some simple, even Puritan. Regardless, many of us will participate in some service of remembrance and express our … Continue reading →

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Hereafter

Posted on November 3, 2010 by John Armstrong

Clint Eastwood’s new film, Hereafter, tackles a subject that seems to have been emerging in Eastwood’s body of work for some years. When you listen to Eastwood talk about Hereafter, you can readily see this film is a significant departure … Continue reading →

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Donald G. Bloesch: On the Death of My Friend

Posted on August 31, 2010 by John Armstrong

Donald G. Bloesch, a prominent evangelical theologian who was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, passed away last Tuesday, August 24. This news deeply moved me since Dr. Bloesch was one of my most trusted and beloved … Continue reading →

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Dead Man Walking: The Quest for the Impossible Life

Posted on July 22, 2010 by John Armstrong

Today’s post is a guest blog by my good friend Dr. Monte E. Wilson, the President of African American Self-Help Foundation. Monte resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Only the idea of death makes a warrior sufficiently detached so that he is … Continue reading →

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Letters to God: How and Why Evangelical Movies Often Fail

Posted on May 11, 2010 by John Armstrong

I am absolutely certain that many who read these blogs will like the new movie Letters to God. It is directed by David Nixon, the producer of the two highly successful films Facing the Giants and Fireproof. I am just … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived: On the Death of Erwin Lutzer’s Father

Posted on December 19, 2008 by John Armstrong

Since I was a young pastor in my early twenties Erwin Lutzer and I have shared a deep friendship. This has led to many wonderful times of conversation, ministry and prayer. Erwin's dad and mom are both over 100 years … Continue reading →

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On Living and Dying Well

Posted on July 24, 2008 by John Armstrong

I have told many friends, over many years, that nothing sobers and strengthens my soul like leading a funeral service. I remember many funny, unusual and delightful moments about scores of weddings I have conducted but I remember almost every … Continue reading →

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A Christian Service of Worship and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2007 by John Armstrong

Here is the memorial service that we have planned for this Sunday in Huntsville. I would ask you to pray for me as I preach twice in the morning at Southwood Presbyterian Church, from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 on giving thanks … Continue reading →

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