Posted on January 25, 2009 by pastorjd
This old house once knew my children
This old house once knew my wife
This old house was home and shelter
as we fought the storms of life,
This old house once rang with laughter,
This old house heard many shouts,
Now she trembles in the darkness
when the lightnin’ walks about.
Ain’t gonna need this house no longer,
Ain’t gonna need this house [...]
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Posted on January 19, 2009 by pastorjd
Death has been called the “Great Equalizer.” All of us die. Death strikes the old and the young, the sick and the healthy, the poor and the rich, the good and the bad. The hearse stands waiting for the surgeon who transplants a heart as well as the hopeful recipient, for the funeral director as [...]
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Posted on January 11, 2009 by pastorjd
In this message, I chronicle the events of last week when my dad passed away. We see several truths about Christ’s approach to death that are gleaned from John 11. Jesus not only gives resurrection, but HE IS the resurrection. Do you believe this? You can listen to this message by following this link or [...]
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Posted on January 8, 2009 by pastorjd
I needed to do a little editing to the previous video. Those of you who knew my dad Allen Davis will appreciate the music that is playing in the background during the slideshow. Thank you for praying for us. I hope to post Dad’s “Celebration” service online also.
Tribute Video to Allen Davis [...]
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Posted on January 5, 2009 by pastorjd
We had a large crowd at the funeral home yesterday. I am glad we had the linked video playing in the chapel. The video is just a collection of photographs through the years. Watch the video for a good laugh, a good cry, and thank God like we do that He allowed us to know [...]
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Posted on January 3, 2009 by pastorjd
Allen Hadley Davis
(July 31, 1944 – January 2, 2009)
Allen H. Davis – Clemson, SC
Allen Hadley Davis, 64, of 102 Sugar Maple Court, and husband of Elaine Smith Davis, went home to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 2, 2009 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson.
Born in [...]
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Posted on January 3, 2009 by pastorjd
Thanks to everyone for their continued prayers. My mom commented on how she knows that many people are praying for us and she can feel that support. My eleven year old daughter crawled up on my lap last night and said, “Daddy, do you feel God’s grace too?” I said “Yes, sweetie.” She said, “I’ve [...]
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Posted on January 2, 2009 by pastorjd
Thank you for praying for our family during this difficult time. My father, Allen Davis, passed away today around 1:20 p.m. It was a very peaceful death. I’m sure God was glorified by the testimony of the different family members throughout the day today. At different times throughout the day, we prayed, we read Scripture, [...]
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Posted on January 2, 2009 by pastorjd
It is with great difficulty that I sit here tonight just past midnight to compose this update. It has been a very long day and tomorrow looks to be the day that my dad will see His Savior. He is on complete life support at this time.
This morning, Mom, my wife Joanna, Julie and her [...]
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