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Category Archives: Grief
GLEANINGS from Claudia: Encouragement
“He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Thessalonians 5:10-11 Ever since Becky died … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, good from bad, grief, Jesus, mentoring, redemption
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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Joy and Grief; Grief and Joy
“Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’? I tell you the truth you will weep and … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday, family, fun, grief, happy birthday, Jesus, joy, missing Becky, questions, tears, the answer
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GLEANINGS from Claudia: On 9/11
“Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, come quickly Jesus, grief, Jesus is coming, rumors of war, war
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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The ‘Mom’ Muscle
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to … Continue reading
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Tagged ambiguity, grand-girls, grief, I know the plans I have for you, love-hate, missing Becky, new life, new role, trust in the Lord
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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Firsts
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 In many ways I’m looking forward to being … Continue reading
GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Grand-girls
“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk … Continue reading
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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Big Change
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. . .” Psalm 23:4 As I’ve written earlier, life has changed. A lot. With Jacob and the girls … Continue reading
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Tagged change, faith, follow Jesus, grand-girls, grief, missing Becky, paradigm shift
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GLEANINGS from Claudia: “Back to the Future”
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Col 3:15-17 Eight months after Becky’s death life continues to change. I wonder … Continue reading
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Tagged back to the future, change, grief, life change, new assignments, new normal, trust
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GLEANGINGS from Claudia: “I Will”
“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Exodus 15:2 Immediately after Becky died I was drawn to … Continue reading
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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