Remembering Bruce

Today, a dear brother in our local church went to be with The Lord -- Bruce. He passed the line of worlds with His Loving Savior, Jesus Christ, this morning around 5:30 a.m.

I visited the family at the home place before preaching this morning. Just as sure as Bruce was absent from his body, I have assurance that he is present with our Lord.

About five years ago (after attending a Bible Study) Bruce shared his two favorite verses of Scripture with me:

1. 1 John 4:9 ... on True Love, and 

2. Matthew 5:6 ... on Holy Hunger.

As I post this blog, I am standing at Duck Run Natural Cemetery watching the hearse pull onto the property carrying Bruce's body. He is resting in a casket he built for himself. His cancer journey allowed him a few years to get ready and Bruce didn't miss one detail. 

Yes, Bruce passed this morning and his interment is this afternoon. He wanted a natural burial and he's getting it.

It could not be a more beautiful day. 

Grateful

I Am The Lord's. I Know.

This is a testimony I received in an e-mail:

There is a hymn from the Church of God written by Charles Nalor which I learned to recognize before I could even talk, "Whether I live or die, Whether I wake or sleep, ... I am the Lord's. I know."
-- Bruce Catlett 6/20/2012

Lord, I know I am Yours and You are mine. What peace!
Grateful