There's a disruptive tear in the fabric of life when someone dies. Tens of thousands of people die each day, but we live unaware of this fact until death comes close enough for us to touch. Death becomes real during those moments as the fabric is torn, shaking us to our bones, opening up the depths of our souls to a reality we all must one day face for ourselves.
Death brings a perspective we need but would rather not have. James tells us our lives are like a vapor, and death rips open the ...
Published on February 10, 2010 20:01