The Dash

My wife and I live just a two-hour drive to historic Charleston, South Carolina. We both love history and since Charleston had an abundance of historic churches, it is just natural that we would tour them.

Many of these churches date back to the 1700's. We find visiting the cemeteries very interesting. 

Grave markers range from 1700's to present day. Most grave markers have one thing in common; between the date of birth and date of death, is The Dash (-). That symbol signifes a person's whole like. So brief! 

James 4:14 says our lives are like a mist. Job 7:6 tells us our lives are faster that a Weaver's shuttle. Since life is so short and eternity is so long, our wisest action would be to prepare.

Preparation is as easy as ABC.

A = Admit that you are a sinner in need of redemption. Romans 3:23

B = Believe that the death and resurrection Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation. John 14:6

C = Confess your sins. Confessing means that you agree with God you are a sinner in need of a Savior.