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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – A Heart of Flesh

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

“At dawn he (Jesus) appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – JESUS! (part 2)

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

(Continued from “Gleanings from Claudia: The Abiding Life – JESUS! Posted May 9, 2014) Scripture doesn’t record the response of most of the disciples to Jesus’ incredible act of service, but we do get to look at Peter. For me … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS From Claudia: The Abiding Life – The God Who Makes Himself Known

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Gleanings from Claudia

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 I’ve been impressed and encouraged lately … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia – The Abiding Life: Eleventh Hour Love

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Gleanings from Claudia

“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Grief – Death or Life?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Gleanings from Claudia

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. DEATH OR LIFE She’s gone In a moment she left And the moment she left … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Mother Love

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” Jonah 2:8 I’m in a book group and just finished the October book “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis. The book was a fast read, but quite … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Prioritizing Love

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Storms

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.” Isaiah 25:4 Summertime brings weddings and once again this year newlyweds are springing … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Fear

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 I woke today to beautiful, glorious, blue skies.  … Continue reading →

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Grief – Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Valentine’s day. Fresh grief washes over me. I grieve for my loss – the loss of a beloved daughter whose very life reflected the depth of my love for Steve, my valentine. I grieve for Jacob’s loss – on Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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