Category Archives: Abiding

“Abiding” includes posts from “The Abiding Life” a journal covering John 15-17.

GLEANINGS From Claudia – The Abiding Life: GLORY!

“When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.’” John 11:4 As I’ve read through John the word ‘glory’ has cropped … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS From Claudia – The Abiding Life: I Know Them

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 The way Jesus phrases His statement ‘My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me’ is oddly comforting to me. As … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS From Claudia: The Abiding Life – The God Who Makes Himself Known

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 I’ve been impressed and encouraged lately … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS From Claudia: The Abiding Life — Eve’s Got Nothing On Me

“Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground — trees that were … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – A Purpose in Suffering

“Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.” Colossians 1:24-25 NIV “I want … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – “A Song”

I love worship music. At one time in my life it was the primary love language I used to speak to God. In recent years that spot has been overtaken by prayer and the Word of God, but I still … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – “The Window”

Yesterday I enjoyed an early breakfast with a dear friend. She shared with me a true story from her life, a gift that God gave her that has also become a parable for her heart. She gave me permission to … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: Friend of God

“The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend.” Exodus 33:11 For whatever reason, of late I’ve been exploring the concept of God as friend. I know the concept is Biblically sound. Exodus … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: Eleventh Hour Love

“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: Good Friday

“The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life — only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay … Continue reading

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