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GLEANINGS From Claudia – The Abiding Life: Life and Death

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS From Claudia – The Abiding Life: GLORY!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

“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: Job Chapter 2:11ff – Job’s Friends

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Gleanings from Claudia

JOB CHAPTER 2:11ff – JOB’S FRIENDS We first meet Job’s three friends Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite after they hear of Job’s troubles and come together to provide Job comfort in his loss. In fact, … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Gleanings from Claudia

“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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GLEANINGS From Claudia: The Abiding Life — Christ Tramples Death by Death

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Gleanings from Claudia

I am forever changed by grief, but grief is not the full measure of my life in Christ. “GLEANINGS from Claudia — The Abiding Life” explores this life attached to the One True Vine. “When the perishable has been clothed with … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Eleven Months

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Dear Becky, Eleven months. I still expect you to walk in the door anytime. I still expect to see a Facebook or email message or to call you and talk for an hour. You were so present in your absence … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Mary’s Grief and Praise

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Awakened by Sorrow

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

I sleep only to wake awash in tears Though night lives on Sorrow swells and I swim Sorrow is my atmosphere My dear friend whose brother died She fears him lost forever The father mother sister aunts and uncles Mourning … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Seven Months

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 July 29, 2011 marks seven months since Becky’s death. I woke this morning with the song “Blessed Be Your … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: ‘I Will Not Forget You’

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Shout for joy, O heavens; Rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” … Continue reading →

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