– Pulpit Reflections –

Michael and his wife were having marital problems. His heart was breaking. He could see no other way; so he took his own life, leaving behind not just his wife but also a toddler whom he had cherished. Fifty years later, I still lament a life that had been full of promise. What did Michael’s death accomplish? For twelve years, I saw Jerry almost every day. We rode bikes together. We played…