Category Archives: Abiding

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

GLEANINGS From Claudia: The Abiding Life — The Lord Bless You!

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” posts explore this life attached to the One True Vine. “Yet the LORD longs to … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life: Listening

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” posts explore this life attached to the One True Vine. “He calls his own sheep … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life: Working for the King

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” posts explore this life attached to the One True Vine. “Slaves, obey your earthly masters … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life: Fasting

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” posts explore this life attached to the One True Vine. “But when you fast, put … 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: God’s Pruning Shears

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Prioritizing Love

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: A Prayer as Summer Ends

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2nd  Thessalonians 3:5 A PRAYER AS SUMMER ENDS Summer winds down The long days are shorter, but not yet short Late summer fruit is deliciously ripe Sweet juices … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Want

“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.”  Psalm 23:1 At times my life intersects with the life of a person in want. A bit of definition is required here because I’m not referring to those in … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Time and Eternity

“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “’Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’”  Mark 6:31 Time and … Continue reading

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