Ed’s Perspective

Council Fire · Sep 8, 2026 · 2m

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV) These are words from a letter that the aging Apostle Paul sent to his young protégé, Timothy, as he was coming to the end of his life and ministry. Today I talked to Ed, a godly elder in his last days here on Earth. He spoke softly and calmly as he talked about the funeral plans. He knew he was dying…