Posts Tagged "grief"

Purpose in the Darkness

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 0 comments

Purpose in the Darkness

When Lazarus was deathly ill, Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus.  They waited.  And waited.  Where was their beloved Master? Four days in a tomb brought more than a foul smell.  It brought more mourners ~ more potential. “Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at...

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Overly Eager for Heaven?

Posted by on Jun 7, 2010 in Blog, Quotes | 0 comments

Overly Eager for Heaven?

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.  For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”  Colossians 3:1-3 “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be?  You ought to live holy and godly...

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Cloud-Lifter

Posted by on Apr 13, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 0 comments

Cloud-Lifter

Depression clouds our vision and blurs our perspective. Life doesn’t feel worth living.  Lies sound true. Doctors and friends want to help us. Jesus is the only perfect friend, the Great Physician. “There’s a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”  Proverbs 18:24 Saying His name sings hope to our souls. Jesus…. When we take His hand He holds us tight. His truth brings...

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Divine Presence

Posted by on Apr 6, 2010 in Blog, Poetry | 2 comments

Divine Presence

When questions fire like pistols, come entreat your soul to truth. You’re His prize, His exceedingly great reward.  He has not forgotten you. Ask others who passed similar Job-like tests.  Their souls come out richer.  They’re more patient, persevering, compassionate and understanding. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm...

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