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090: Life According To Doris 101 [Podcast] - Christian Leaders Coaching Podcast | Success Strategies For Work and Life | Finding Purpose | Todd Stocker

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Having a correct perspective on life is vital to enjoying its beauty. Doris Garbe was one who had that perspective. Learn the secret to a full life today on our podcast.


ON THIS EPISODE:

“Be thankful for every day in YOUR life even with all the obstacles…” – Axel Koster

I’ve officiated at many funerals — hundreds maybe. The ages of the souls range from 2 weeks up into the 90’s. Today, while I didn’t officiate, I was observing the celebration of life service for one of our members’ mom, Doris Garbe who was even grander than that!

101 years young, the pastor read an accounting of her life. The year she was born, Babe Ruth hit his 1st homer, the 1st stop sign in the nation was posted in Detroit MI and WWI was in full swing.

Born and raised across the river, Doris claimed Woodbury, MN as her home. The parcels of land that now house Kowalski’s Grocery Store and the Correctional facility where once farmed by her husband and her.

Legacy after legacy was mentioned — as is the case in most funerals. Relatives spoke of her hidden stash of lego’s for the grandkids, playing piano, a fetish for popcorn, and massive amounts of world travel.

Yet, what struck me wasn’t what she had done or the land mass she owned. It wasn’t her job at the Hilex Company or being involved in the many women’s clubs in the area. What made an impact was her approach to life.

The pastor recalled a conversation with Doris a few years back when funeral plans were being made for her.

“What do you want at your funeral?” the pastor offered.

Doris’ response? “Why would I want to talk about that?!”

To Doris, life was daily birth, not daily death.

Live is to be lived. Life is to be loved. Life is to be celebrated in all of its fullness. Life means handling what comes to us and seeing the good and the bad as a gift.

In the slow ebbing wake of the Resurrection Celebration of Jesus, life according to Doris is a wonderful reminder. Jesus came to bring life, not death. Jesus came to bring ‘win’, not ‘loss’. Jesus came to be light, not darkness. And in the recounting of Doris’ life, it was obvious she lived in victory and not defeat.

Oh to live life according to Doris! To be motivated by her faith, family, and friends (in that order) and to leave a legacy of the same. Because when it comes down to it, life according to Doris (and I think Jesus would agree), is your savior and the relationships into which you pour.

True love is shown in that way, isn’t it? Jesus did it by giving his life for you. Doris did it by living her life for him and making sacrifices and deposits of love into those around her.

Jesus has risen and now, so is Doris. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

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Having a correct perspective on life is vital to enjoying its beauty. Doris Garbe was one who had that perspective. Learn the secret to a full life today on our podcast.


ON THIS EPISODE:

“Be thankful for every day in YOUR life even with all the obstacles…” – Axel Koster

I’ve officiated at many funerals — hundreds maybe. The ages of the souls range from 2 weeks up into the 90’s. Today, while I didn’t officiate, I was observing the celebration of life service for one of our members’ mom, Doris Garbe who was even grander than that!

101 years young, the pastor read an accounting of her life. The year she was born, Babe Ruth hit his 1st homer, the 1st stop sign in the nation was posted in Detroit MI and WWI was in full swing.

Born and raised across the river, Doris claimed Woodbury, MN as her home. The parcels of land that now house Kowalski’s Grocery Store and the Correctional facility where once farmed by her husband and her.

Legacy after legacy was mentioned — as is the case in most funerals. Relatives spoke of her hidden stash of lego’s for the grandkids, playing piano, a fetish for popcorn, and massive amounts of world travel.

Yet, what struck me wasn’t what she had done or the land mass she owned. It wasn’t her job at the Hilex Company or being involved in the many women’s clubs in the area. What made an impact was her approach to life.

The pastor recalled a conversation with Doris a few years back when funeral plans were being made for her.

“What do you want at your funeral?” the pastor offered.

Doris’ response? “Why would I want to talk about that?!”

To Doris, life was daily birth, not daily death.

Live is to be lived. Life is to be loved. Life is to be celebrated in all of its fullness. Life means handling what comes to us and seeing the good and the bad as a gift.

In the slow ebbing wake of the Resurrection Celebration of Jesus, life according to Doris is a wonderful reminder. Jesus came to bring life, not death. Jesus came to bring ‘win’, not ‘loss’. Jesus came to be light, not darkness. And in the recounting of Doris’ life, it was obvious she lived in victory and not defeat.

Oh to live life according to Doris! To be motivated by her faith, family, and friends (in that order) and to leave a legacy of the same. Because when it comes down to it, life according to Doris (and I think Jesus would agree), is your savior and the relationships into which you pour.

True love is shown in that way, isn’t it? Jesus did it by giving his life for you. Doris did it by living her life for him and making sacrifices and deposits of love into those around her.

Jesus has risen and now, so is Doris. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

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