Friday, August 15, 2008
Dear Cooper Family, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to each of you. Although we are not acquainted personally, we share the pain of losing a dear loved one in death. May you find comfort in knowing that just as Jesus received power from his heavenly Father to raise back to life his close friend Lazarus (John 11;43,44), he will soon use that same God-given power to resurrect our loved ones sleeping in the grave to live forever under peaceful conditions right here on earth. (John 5;28,29; Rev. 21;3,4; Psalm 83;18) While grief at the loss of Charlie is great, joy at receiving Charlie in the resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5;42) Please read God's thoughts and find peace in his loving promise of the resurrection hope during this difficult time and the days to come. Take care,
