Call it a vocational hazard, but I attend more than my share of funerals. I’ve heard countless eulogies by family and friends over the years. I realize that speakers sometimes remember big at funerals, emphasizing the good and minimizing the bad; but I often have walked away wondering what superlatives might be noted at my funeral.

I HOPE the eulogy begins with something along the lines of, Bill Burch died at 110 years of age in perfect health surrounded by his adoring family after winning the Nobel Peace and the Pulitzer Prizes.

But . . .

I want to be remembered first and foremost as:

• A Christian disciple
• A devoted husband
• A loving parent
• A grand grandfather
• A trusted friend
• A faithful church member
• A dedicated pastor
• OK, and maybe add, Great, but humble, preacher!

What else really matters? What else really lasts?

We write our epitaph every day. How do you want to be remembered?