Category Archives: Grief

GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – Ten Thousand Reasons

I haven’t posted about grief for a while. We are in the eighteenth month since Becky died. Life has taken on the color of the new normal. Many good things, so many blessings have come about for Jacob and the … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Eternal Dimension

On December 29, 2010 my 32 year old daughter, Becky, lost her life in an automobile accident. ‘GLEANINGS from Claudia’ is a mother’s journal of grief. “What we do see is Jesus, made “not quite as high as angels,” and … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Good Friday

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Today is Good Friday. This name for the Friday before Easter is not … Continue reading

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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: 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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