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Settling In To Our New Digs : thegameoflove — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:43:56 +0000

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Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Zeke D'Avy

Zeke D'Avy — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:24:06 +0000

Glen, thanks for the stories. I just happened upon the news of Glen in Blair Bonin’s newsletter. I only knew, but greatly respected, Joe from a distance, but I feel like I have an even better respect for his memory.

Zeke

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Larry Zickafoose

Larry Zickafoose — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:20:51 +0000

Thanks, Glen, for the nice blog you’ve done about my brother. My name is Larry and I’m the oldest of the 6 siblings (73…22 years older than Joe).

As you can imagine, it was a shock to me when his death occurred. Since I am the oldest, I expected to be the first to pass on. But I am comforted in knowing that he is now at peace in God’s House forever.

I just returned from his Memorial in Springfield, MO and must tell you how great was the service provided by the Church and his friends. Friends and family, including we five remaining siblings, from all over the country, Europe, and especially Scotland were in attendance.

An absolutely beautiful memorial was set up by the Church with big screen videos, pics, and letters of condolence was running in a continuous loop. Live music was also provided by a Gospel Rock Band playing behind one of his guitars placed on the stage. Services were closed with the lonely wail of a Scottish Bag Piper in Kilts playing “Amazing Grace” and “Going Home”.

My brother Dave gave the Eulogy (they were closest)…did a great job. Sister Pam told family stories about Joe. I read his favorite passage in the Bible: Proverbs 3, 3 thru 6.

Thanks to all who knew him and remembered him. I know that Jayne and sons John and Andrew appreciated all who shared in their lives. They have made Springfield, MO their home.

Best Regards.

Larry Zickafoose

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Kathy Cannon

Kathy Cannon — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:04:41 +0000

Although I don’t think I ever met Joe face-to-face, I’ve felt like I knew him by association with all of the XA relationships in my life. Praying for his family with you, and for you and the many lives he’s touched, that you may continue to replicate what he did.

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Kirk Kubias

Kirk Kubias — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:01:28 +0000

I am very sad to hear of Joe’s passing and my heart goes out to Jayne and their boys. Another chapter was written in my life because of Joe. In 1976 I was an atheist and I went to Kent State University to party. But before I could do damage to myself or others I ended up rooming across the hall from “The Holy Joe’s” as the other guys in the dorm referred to them. Joe introduced himself to me early on and was very approachable and was a fun guy to be around. He was able to disarm the many barriors I had built up against Chistianity and I came to realize how niave I had been in my thinking. As a result of my conversations with Joe and yes, Big Joe too, I surrendered my life to Christ. I shutter to think of where I would be today if Joe hadn’t shared God’s truth with me as a young niave college freshman. Thank you Joe, and may we all be inspired to live our lives for Christ as Joe did.

Comment on Reaching College Students by David Rainey

David Rainey — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:23:13 +0000

Great article, Glen!

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Reaching College Students at Glen Davis — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:59:25 +0000

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Comment on A Lament for a Friend by k e n . c a r v e r

k e n . c a r v e r — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0000

joe’s gone. that stinks real bad. we’ve definitely lost a good one…one of the best for sure.

if it’s even possible, heaven is now a happier place.

we love you and miss you, joe.

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Michael

Michael — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:23:51 +0000

I was sad to hear about Joe. I met him about ten years ago when he was still in Springfield. He may have been the most intelligent practical student of theology I ever met. I didn’t get to know him well, but he was a very inspiring guy and has often come to mind in my own ministry with Chi Alpha. Now he knows all he had longed to know!

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Pam

Pam — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:52:49 +0000

Glen,
Thank you for sharing your memories of times with Joe. He was my good friend and i am going to miss him dearly.

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Steve Lehmann

Steve Lehmann — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:12:37 +0000

Glen,
My God, this is hard.

Thanks for putting this all down….. I can hear Joe telling these stories again thru this blog. Thanks.

I gotta believe that Joe now understands just how people felt about him…… I feel like an idiot for not telling him more of what I felt about him, his life and ministry before he died. I gotta apologize to him in heaven.

Steve

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Glen

Glen — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:55:30 +0000

There’s one detail I know I got a little wrong - there was something about his friend (the druggie from down the hall) hopping from one piece of furniture to the next one saying, “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!” or something like that.

Does anyone remember the details and how that fits into the narrative?

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:56:47 +0000

I can really hear Joe’s voice in your reflection of his salvation story. After hearing it a dozen times some of us used to recite it along with him during Chi Alpha meetings, yet it never got old. And the passion he told it with each time shows how much meeting Jesus meant to him. And now he’s truly met Him face to face. As I grieve I try to remember the awesomeness of that.

Comment on A Lament for a Friend by Rachel "Wright" Sheets - XA 2001-2005

Rachel "Wright" Sheets - XA 2001-2005 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:37:27 +0000

Thanks, Glen. Just hearing Joe’s stories retold makes what seems to be gone, live on in my heart. And I think that’s true - Joe will always live on in all of our hearts because he impacted us. Joe was special - he made a difference in who we are. My heart is overwhelmed with deep sorrow for myself and his loved ones, but I rejoice for Joe. He is no longer in pain and he is happier now than he could ever be on this earth.

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Bookmarks about Wood — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:45:06 +0000

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