Just heard that my college roommate suddenly died. Many are shocked.

Bill really wasn’t old (4/29/2020) -- I’m praying for his brother Mike, his wife Laurie (up in Lee's Summit, Missouri) and the kids. Wish I had words right now, but they fail me. The Bible says... 

The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again. 2 Corinthians 4:9

Jesus said to his disciples, “Don’t be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I wouldn’t tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you. After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together. You know the way to where I am going.” John 14:1-4

The LORD is always kind to those who worship him, and he keeps his promises to their descendants who faithfully obey him. God has set up his kingdom in heaven, and he rules the whole creation. Psalms 103:17-19

Life here goes by pretty quickly. I say live rapture-ready, yes, daily live ready to see the Lord as if it's your last day here. 

Pastor Bill Virgin was a hard-working rodeo Cowboy hwn younger, and more importantly a born again Christian believer. We know where he is today. 

Believers daily long to see Jesus face to face.. and the cool thing about that..even though we’ll indeed be happy and excited to see Christ... He's going to be happier, and more excited to see us. It’s cuz His love for us is so HUGE. Bill is home and happy today. 

Sort of like with a hotel reservation, ya gotta make your reservation in advance. 

Cry out to Jesus-Third Day

There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He’ll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus

Homesick- Mercy Me

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I’ll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again

I can only Imagine- Mercy Me

Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you, Jesus,
Or in awe of you be still?

Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine.

There will be a Day- Jeremy Camp

There will be a day with no more tears,
No more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place
Will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day,
We’ll hold on to you always

I will Rise- Chris Tomlin

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles’ wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

Save a Place for me- Mathew West

I have asked the questions why
But I guess the answer’s for another time
So instead I’ll pray with every tear
And be thankful for the time I had You here

So You just save a place for me, save a place for me
I’ll be there soon, I’ll be there soon

Blessings- Laura Story

What if my greatest disappointments or the aching of this life
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can’t satisfy
What if trials of this life
The rain, the storms, the hardest nights
Are your mercies in disguise