Sunday, February 26, 2006
It's Been A Sad Day
Some of you may have heard that our world has lost 2 very special men. One today, one Wednesday.
Don Knotts passed away today. As the actors of those old shows that have become so dear to us pass away, we realize that we will never have what we had in the past. I am so glad that we have these people recorded on film so that we will not lose their influence.
But I'm saddened in a different way. While it's a shame to lose anyone we admire, our world and the Kingdom building process has lost someone very special, as well. Anthony Burger passed away suddenly on Wednesday. He was half the age of Don Knotts at only 44 years old. Don was gifted. Anthony was gifted. Don entertained millions. Anthony ministered to millions. The news has been flooded with the passing of Don, but nothing much has been said about Anthony. Sure, some areas where he was more well known have put it in the paper and maybe said a "blurb" on their news show, but nothing like the coverage of Don's passing.
I have no idea about the spiritual condition of Don's heart. Honestly, I can't tell you the condition of Anthony's heart. I CAN tell you that Anthony lived a life that exemplified a relationship with Jesus. His whole career direction was to proclaim Jesus through music. So I have a better idea that Anthony is with Jesus.
So, even though Don received much praise here on earth while he was alive and with his passing, Anthony has received the ultimate reward! Can you hear it? There's a new sound! It's a piano! And standing around the piano is Howard, Vestal, Jake, George, Glenn and many others are singing God's praises while Anthony plays!
If you listen real close, Grandma Sheets is pumping her accordian!
Don Knotts passed away today. As the actors of those old shows that have become so dear to us pass away, we realize that we will never have what we had in the past. I am so glad that we have these people recorded on film so that we will not lose their influence.
But I'm saddened in a different way. While it's a shame to lose anyone we admire, our world and the Kingdom building process has lost someone very special, as well. Anthony Burger passed away suddenly on Wednesday. He was half the age of Don Knotts at only 44 years old. Don was gifted. Anthony was gifted. Don entertained millions. Anthony ministered to millions. The news has been flooded with the passing of Don, but nothing much has been said about Anthony. Sure, some areas where he was more well known have put it in the paper and maybe said a "blurb" on their news show, but nothing like the coverage of Don's passing.
I have no idea about the spiritual condition of Don's heart. Honestly, I can't tell you the condition of Anthony's heart. I CAN tell you that Anthony lived a life that exemplified a relationship with Jesus. His whole career direction was to proclaim Jesus through music. So I have a better idea that Anthony is with Jesus.
So, even though Don received much praise here on earth while he was alive and with his passing, Anthony has received the ultimate reward! Can you hear it? There's a new sound! It's a piano! And standing around the piano is Howard, Vestal, Jake, George, Glenn and many others are singing God's praises while Anthony plays!
If you listen real close, Grandma Sheets is pumping her accordian!
// posted by Ken and Judy Davis @ 2/26/2006 12:00:00 AM 
