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November 2, 2018

Leaders Who Grieve Well

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 2, 2018 Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them. They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and for the nation of Israel, because [...]

October 22, 2018

Grief Gives The Gift of Comfort

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 22, 2018 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 My mother’s memorial service this past week was the saddest day of my life. The reality of my mom’s love began to settle in and stretch my soul. Her love was unique, [...]

October 15, 2018

A Tear in Every Heart

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 15, 2018 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See [...]

October 1, 2018

Faith and Patience to Suffer Well

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 1, 2018 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. James 5:11, NKJV “Widespread carcinomatosis“, a recent life altering prognosis for my mom. We [...]

September 29, 2018

Filled with Grief

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – September 29, 2018 When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.’ And the disciples were filled [...]

April 18, 2018

Tears of Comfort

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 18, 2018 Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” John 11:35-36 There is a non-verbal language of love that is communicated through compassionate tears. Empathy engages the heart at levels that verbal exchanges may not be able to penetrate. It is when [...]

December 20, 2017

Surprised by Joy in Our Sadness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 20, 2017 Joy has gone from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning. Lamentations 5:15 What happens when the joy is gone? It’s not fun anymore. What we are experiencing is not what we signed up for. Indeed, a joyless state is not a good [...]

July 26, 2017

Filled With Grief

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 26, 2017 When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And the disciples were filled [...]

January 19, 2012

Suffering Teaches Obedience

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- January 19, 2012 “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, He offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission. Son though He was, He learned obedience from [...]

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