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Standing room only
Music and grief just go hand in hand, I’ve already wrote about that. How some times a song makes you cry out of no where. How other times you hear a song that feels as though the lyrics came straight from your own heart, your own mind, your own story. As the third anniversary of… Read more
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This time of year
It’s that time of year when the morning air is crisp, the surrounding hills are speckled yellow and orange, and the setting sun is vibrant pink and red. It’s that time of year when my birthday cards arrive in the mail along with all the coupons for free treats. It’s that time of year. The… Read more
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What to Gift my Grieving Friend
From the time Bubba was in the hospital and for months after, we were loved in so many unique ways. As I’ve mentioned over and over again, the Church stepped up as the radiant Bride of Christ and faithfully followed the command to love the widow and the fatherless. I want to share from our… Read more
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Supporting with grace
Supporting your widowed friend or family member who is in a new relationship “You honor a man by the way you treat his widow” – John Armor “This is sinful.” “I don’t trust you.” “You must have been cheating before he died.” “You are looking for a rescuer.” “You know your husband just died, right?”… Read more
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Twice in a lifetime love
“I’m going to have to either be single for the rest of my life or start dating again!” This realization a week after Bubba’s passing felt heavy and nauseating as I wept. Even though the friend who was with me assured me that I didn’t have to worry about that right then, I couldn’t avoid… Read more
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Easter to the widow
What is Easter to the widow? What is Easter to this widow? Easter is the The Word come to life, in ways I’ve never known. Easter to the widow is the preparation in the upper room. The weekend began with Jesus washing feet and preparing the hearts and minds of the disciples. The disciples who… Read more
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