Learning to live after loss blog

  • Morning time with the Word

    The Complete Message

    When I spend time in the Word, I discover The Complete Message of God with skin on. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

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  • God’s light breaks through the night

    God Meets Me at First Light

    First Light is the very first glimpse of light that just begins to break through the night announcing my Lord and my God has come to meet with me. And He always comes.  

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  • Celebrating God’s Yes 

    God says Yes, but I don’t always see it 

    How many times does God say Yes and I don’t even see it? He is constantly working and I just take it for granted. What if I took the time to really consider how many times God says Yes in a day? What would that look like?

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  • What God Says

    When God Says No

    I have no doubt about what God is able to do. I waiver about what He is willing to do. Because, what if I ask and the answer is no? I am afraid to ask for big things because it’s crushing to be told no.

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  • Alone and forsaken, feeling far from God

    Have You Ever Felt Forsaken? 

    Have you ever felt completely alone in your misery, that God is very far from you, leaving you to wallow in a pit of despair, left to wonder how long will this last? My God, why have you forsaken me? 

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  • The gift of presence, holding hands

    The Gift of Presence 

    Seeing people in pain is uncomfortable for everyone. The bravest souls are willing to endure personal discomfort so they may provide some measure of relief. One of the best things friends and family did for me when I was hurting was to give me the Gift of their Presence.  

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  • Sacrifice of the cross

    As I Consider the Sacrifice 

    In anticipation of celebrating Resurrection Sunday, I am reflecting on the final week of Jesus and considering the great cost of His Sacrifice. Jesus knew He was walking the road to Jerusalem for the last time and He did so with purpose.

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  • God is waiting on the other side of the door if you don’t give up too soon

    Why Do I Give Up Too Soon? 

    I am tempted to give up too soon when the outcome is different from what I desired. I’m talking about real hurts that I cannot imagine could be a part of God’s plan.

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