Category Archives: Grief

GLEANINGS from Claudia: Following Jesus – The Resurrection Life

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Gleanings from Claudia

I’m going to deviate a bit from what I’ve been posting to share that is has been a tough week. There is so much pain happening in the lives of so many that I love. In some situations ongoing pain … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS From Claudia: A Final Gleaning on Grief

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Gleanings from Claudia

I have thought for a while that it might be time to close the grief portion of the ‘Gleanings From Claudia’ blog. It is a bit of a conundrum to think about because closing the grief portion of the blog … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS From Claudia: Alive! Forever Alive!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Gleanings from Claudia

“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: For My Sister in Grief

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

“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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GLEANINGS From Claudia – Grief: A Restoration

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

I’m writing this as I sit at a friend’s desk in Riga, Lativa. My husband Steve and I are here exploring Suburban Christian Church’s new relationship with our Sister Church, Matthews Church. The time here has been amazing. I knew … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Gleanings from Claudia

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: 31 Months Later

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gleanings from Claudia

I’ve felt for a while now that it is time to write another Gleanings. It is the end of July in 2013 and in five months we will come to the three year mark since our Becky died. I still … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Thus Far Has the Lord Helped Us

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far has the LORD helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12 I was inclined to skip posting today, the second anniversary of Becky’s … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Nothing But to Pray

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Gleanings from Claudia

Prayer at Suburban Christian Church on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in response to the Clackamas Mall shooting and the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Father God, Everlasting Father … today we come to You as One who knows the pain and … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Happy Birthday Becky

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Gleanings from Claudia

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 Hi Becky and happy birthday! Today within the halls of … Continue reading →

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