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About Gleanings from Claudia

I am a wife, mother, grandmother,sister, and friend newly introduced to grief as I lost my 32 year old daughter in an auto accident in December 2010. I am a follower of Jesus and am journeying through grief while abiding in Christ.

GLEANINGS from Claudia: A Mommy Memorial

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you …” Isaiah 66:13 Yesterday was an emotional day. I shared how God clearly answered a prayer I had before him for the month of January and the mix of … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: He Hears

“Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God. You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. What you decide on will be done, … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: “Waiting Toward That Day”

“The eye that now sees me will see me no longer; you will look for me, but I will be no more. As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to the grave does not return. … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Living Sacrifice

“Moses said to the LORD, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Now I See

“Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you”; and their sight was restored.” Matthew 9:29-30 Today I had the opportunity to pray with friends for a lady whose walk in Jesus … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Healing

We learned early Thursday morning this week that a dear friend went home to Jesus. Richard was an intrepid nearly 90 years old with a heart for Jesus and a love of worship. He sang in our Christmas choral worship program … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: A Blessing

“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me  . . . . to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion — to bestow on them a crown of … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Another Year Begins

The decorations are down and sealed in boxes waiting for strong arms and backs to put them in their places in our garage. The New Year has begun and tomorrow we enter into the routine we’ve not been in since … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: A Year

Hi Becky! I feel astounded this morning to think that a year (a year!!) has passed since you left us — or maybe better said, “Since you went home.” How you are missed. We still laugh and love and enjoy … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Together Experiences

“Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt … Continue reading

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