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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Following Jesus -Trust in God’s Timing

READ: John 2:1-11 There is so much in this story speaks to me. I love it that Jesus’ first miracle is performed in support of a huge party, a wedding celebration. I ponder the empty jars, re-filled with sweet fresh … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – Hannah – Part 1

“Year after year this man went up from his town to worship and sacrifice to the LORD Almighty at Shiloh, where Hophni and Phinehas, the two sons of Eli, were priests of the LORD. Whenever the day came for Elkanah … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Nothing But to Pray

Prayer at Suburban Christian Church on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in response to the Clackamas Mall shooting and the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Father God, Everlasting Father … today we come to You as One who knows the pain and … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Abiding Life – Stirred, But Not Shaken

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. “Surely he will never be shaken; … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Beauty from Stress

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 I’m feeling a bit better again. What does that look like? I can go longer in a day without  dissolving into tears. Every sight, … Continue reading

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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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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Seven Months

“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: Imagine Trust

“’No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him’ — but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Just six months ago I could … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Control

“As a woman with child and about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pain, so were we in your presence, O LORD. We were with child, we writhed in pain, but we gave birth to wind. We … Continue reading

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Waiting

“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”  Habakkuk 2:3 Yesterday in church a friend of mine … Continue reading

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