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Tag Archives: grief
The Hope of Eternity; June 19, 2022
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. The difference between the funeral of a believer in Christ and … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, Buddhism, cremation, death, eternal life, evangelism, faith, fear of death, funerals, grief, heaven, hope
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Commitment; February 28, 2022
It is perhaps important to note that from here, the theme of the readings is Hope, changing from the previous theme of Gratitude. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, grief, inlaws, loyalty, marriage, relationships, Ruth
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Sorrow to Joy; November 30, 2021
Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. This … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, emotions, focus, God's plans, grief, joy in the morning, sorrow, troubles, trusting God, weeping
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Grief; September 18, 2020
2 Samuel 12:22-23 He answered, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’ But now that he is dead, why should I … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, comforting, death, grief, heaven, hope, selfishness, weeping
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Trouble; June 2, 2020
Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The … Continue reading
Death; April 11, 2020
John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. A great deal has been written and spoken about this verse, including by me, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged death, Easter, eternity, funerals, grief, life, medicine, resurrection, salvation, victory
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Death and Life; January 15, 2020
John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, death, eternal life, faith, fear of death, funerals, graduation, grief, joy of living, life, salvation
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Assurance; February 27, 2019
John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” The disciples who heard Jesus say this went through some incredible … Continue reading
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Tagged abiding in Christ, assurance of salvation, distractions, grief, hardships, He Lives, joy, overcoming, peace, suffering
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January 6, 2017
Phil 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. For quite a few years now the attitude of so many Christians toward death has been a mystery to me, because it is so different from … Continue reading
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Tagged death, fear of death, funerals, grief, heaven, perspective
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September 30, 2015
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. I naturally use this verse in most of the funerals I … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddhism, eternal hope, eternal life, evangelism, funerals, grief, hope
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