Monthly Archives: May 2011

GLEANINGS from Claudia – Aftermath

“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.  What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Remembering

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – Emotional Adrenaline

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – The Psalms Life

“How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph … Continue reading

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Grief – Surprised by Joy

“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.”  Psalms 30:11-12 Something sweet … Continue reading

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Grief – “At Last I See the Light”

“Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 Earlier this week … Continue reading

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Grief – Becky’s Mother’s Day Poem

For Mother’s Day I’m sharing a poem with you that Becky wrote back in high school.  I love this poem and once again thank Becky for writing it! MOTHER Watch eye tired sigh eyes blue sky hue listen ear calm fear … Continue reading

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Grief – Mother’s Day

“I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with … Continue reading

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Grief – Do Not Lose Heart

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  So … Continue reading

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