It has been 8 months since John’s death. It has been so hard to live without him. Here is a video I did recently for The Veterans United blog on faith. May it encourage you!
Read MoreIt has been over three months since John's passing. Life has been hard and crazy these past few months. A few events include Than getting married, Caleb and Renée having a baby, and The Rock Campus Church continue to thrive in the absence of John.
Read MoreWe remember John, as he has passed 3 weeks ago. We have a few more videos that John and Josh shot over the final months that we are excited to share with you over the next few weeks. John had such a passion for life and it is evident in these videos. We miss him so much and it is still so painful to live in a reality without him.
Read MoreWhat do we do with our pain from John’s passing? It’s painful for us all. Let’s continue walking together on this journey.
Read MoreJohn was buried in Columbia Cemetery on June 2, 2020 by his best friends and family. We gathered together to pay tribute to his memory and the work of Christ in his life. We will see you soon, John!
Read MoreMemorial service at The Crossing Church on June 2, 2020 for John Drage. We honor John who was a husband, father, pastor, and friend to thousands. His legacy for Christ will never be forgotten.
Read MoreMy sweet and most wonderful best friend John Drage got his eternal reward early this morning! We grieve and rejoice!
Read MoreAs John lives out his final days we reflect as a family about his impact and his assurance of the future. He is absolutely at peace to where his soul is going and does not feel ripped off by his seemingly unfortunate circumstances. We love you John!
Read MoreWhen it comes time for our lives to end, what do we want to have given our lives to? As this cancer weakens my body I have been reflecting on what is truly important. My health is declining quickly these past few weeks and I am leaning more and more into Jesus.
Read MoreThese past couple weeks have been especially hard. As it seems these may be my last days and weeks I continue to praise God for who He is and what He has done. The Lord has a good plan and we can trust Him with our whole hearts.
Read MoreSpending time reading the Bible and praying is the best way to begin our day because it gets us thinking right. Let’s explore this together!
Read MoreMy perception of God is that He is a powerful, benevolent King who tends to us in death. He is not freaked out by the end of life because He knows the reality of Heaven.
Read MoreIf we are honest, most of us do “sad’ pretty poorly! As a culture we have little idea of how to do deal with hard emotions and grieve well.
Read MoreI am terminal with Glioblastoma brain cancer. But previous to cancer I was still terminal. Death has always been the great enemy, everyone dies. But it all changed after Jesus died, came back to life, and beat death!
Read MoreThursday after the diagnosis was dark. The uncertainty hit me hard, what would my death look like for my family?
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