Tag Archives: grief

Grief – Single in Grief

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.” Psalms … Continue reading →

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Grief – Reveals the Real Me

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Almost 12 weeks ago my life and the lives of so many people I love hit the ‘pause’ button. In so many ways I feel caught in the still frame of a moving picture. I’m very aware that Becky has … Continue reading →

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Grief – A Three-fold Cord Will Not Be Broken

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if … Continue reading →

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Grief – Eyes on Jesus

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was … Continue reading →

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Grief – Waiting for Healing

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on … Continue reading →

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Grief – To Glorify God

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” Not long after Becky died I had a conversation with a friend where we talked about our purpose and God’s character. My friend’s understanding is that the primary purpose … Continue reading →

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Grief – On Display for His Glory

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like men condemned to die in the arena. We have been made a spectacle to the whole universe, to angels as … Continue reading →

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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 – A Birth?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

We’ve recently returned from a 2 week vacation in warmer climes. We left knowing a dear friend had been given months to live after a protracted fight with bone cancer. We expected to come home to spend some more time … Continue reading →

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Grief – Body Grief

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Over the course of my life I’ve been blessed with extraordinary health and vitality. I’ve not taken this for granted and praise God for it while offering my energy and strength back to Him for His purposes. Somehow things have … Continue reading →

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