Tag Archives: God

Grief – Tearing Down Idols

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Vacation seemed to grant me breathing-space. I suppose because I was in a different place surrounded by different things, I had times of not thinking about Becky. There were hours, even days, of not feeling that deep sadness or the … Continue reading →

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Grief – Trusting the Mind of God

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Recently a friend asked “How can you say God is good when He has the power to intervene and doesn’t? Would I be good if I saw one of my children in trouble and it was within my capacity to … Continue reading →

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Grief – God as Enemy or Answer?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

In the beginning of this grief journey I vacillated between seeing God as the enemy, the one who took Becky away; and seeing God as the answer, the one who holds her now and brings me comfort. This is probably … Continue reading →

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Grief – The Purpose of Life

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

I’ve been thinking a lot about the purpose of life. I believe God creates us for an eternal relationship with him. In that relationship we bring him glory and both him and ourselves joy. We are born to begin this … Continue reading →

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Grief – God’s Absence or Presence?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in … Continue reading →

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