1. In a world—and even a church—full of distractions, thank God for Rod Rosenbladt. He pointed us to Jesus and Jesus alone.
  2. Christ's resurrection does not merely negate the bitterness of sin; it changes it into a source of divine sweetness, embodying the promise of a new life for us and a restored existence overshadowed by heavenly hope.
  3. My goal here isn’t to selfishly reflect on all the reasons I will miss Rod because I know that if you are reading this, you may miss this man, too.
  4. A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
  5. When you see the year ending, thank the Lord, because he had led you into this cycle of years.
  6. C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season
  7. In an autobiographical telling, Gretchen Ronnevik shares the fate of two different fathers and the hope she has in Christ.
  8. When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
  9. No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
  10. We do not choose our struggles, but there is One who has chosen to always be with us.
  11. We know that death does not have the last word in Christ.