There's a nonstop party going on in my Bible, and all the guests, sadly but undeniably, are dead. Every time I attend a funeral, I take one of those prayers cards stacked near the sign-in book.

What to write in a sympathy card to express your sincere condolences An expert shares how to craft a meaningful message that acknowledges their pain and offers support. Aug. 31, 2022, 5:22 PM EDT ...

It is peculiar to think that a mass stamped expression -- “Sympathy,” or in the case of letters of thanks, “Thank you” -- is better than the personal, handwritten word.