This past week saw two stalwarts of the Christian faith pass on to a greater reward: Sam Stoesz and Bob Kuglin.
I knew and respected both of these men. Bob was a feisty, conservative evangelist who traveled the globe to bring the message of Jesus wherever he could go. He compared himself to a devil’s egg.
Sam was a practical theologian who studied the history of our denomination, explained how to bring in members and was a gentle soul. His daughter, Gloria, was around my age. When I visited in their home I always felt at home.
Now, I suppose, I and others of my age are becoming those stalwarts who will be considered mentors and teachers. May we always seek to seek God more clearly, love him more dearly and follow him more nearly – whatever our personality, disposition or rank in life!