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They Finished Well; Will We?

            Over the past few weeks, several people I have known at different stages of my life have passed away.  A 98-year-old widow from our church who was a Scripture memory warrior.  Listening to the testimonies of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren at her funeral I was reminded of her godly impact on so many lives.  A young man who went to elementary school with my oldest son.  Although we moved away many years ago, just reading other's comments of his testimony for the Lord during the four years he battled leukemia was an encouragement to see a young adult faithful through great adversity.  Just this last week, my former pastor from my high school and early adult years passed away.  To this day, I still remember many of the truths he taught, and as I read through the hundreds of comments from others who were impacted by his life, I was struck with the thought that here is a man who finished well....