08/15/2026
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning for a cup of coffee ☕️, spending time in the garden, and enjoying the songs of some of the cottage birds. 🐦🌿
Yesterday, while preaching a funeral sermon, I shared these words:
“Across faith traditions and cultures, we find a shared hope that death does not diminish the meaning of a life well lived. Love leaves something behind. It continues through the people we have touched, the lessons we have taught, and the memories carried from one generation to another.”
And so, when someone we love passes from this life into the next, their legacy continues.
When you hear the birds singing outside your window, remember them. 🕊️
For me, it’s the deer. 🦌 When I see deer standing peacefully in a field or crossing my path while I’m hiking in nature, I think of my precious mom. Those quiet encounters remind me that love never truly leaves us.
We must always remember that the spirits of those we have loved, and the presence of the heavenly host, are never far from us. Their love lives on—in our memories, in the beauty of creation, and in those sacred little moments that remind us they are still near.
So this morning, I’m enjoying my coffee, listening to the birds, and giving thanks for life, love, memory, and all those who continue to live within our hearts. ☕️🐦🌿🦌🕊️
Love & peace,
Rev. Brandon Anderson
