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A CHRISTMAS PRAYER–Lessons from Sully

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
A baby in the manger. The Son of God come in the flesh. We ponder the wonder. We seek to understand his impact on our lives. A baby born with leukemia. My grandson…

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Christmas Gifts for Your Children

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
Children add something so special to this season. I have precious childhood memories of Christmas. How precious are the memories, even more so, of our own children and Christmas. Now the grandchildren. As…

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The Struggle for Joy in Our Hearts

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year. Yet Christmas brings a mixture of emotions. For Christmas evokes memories. Memories are a mixed bag of joy and sorrow. The joy…

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Sunday, Another Visit to the Grave

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
(From my CaringBridge site in honor and memory of our grandson Sully. Written on Easter Sunday, 2010.) Sunday had come. The Sabbath was over.  Women who had followed Jesus went to the tomb…

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The Day after Good Friday

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
(From my CaringBridge site in honor and memory of our grandson Sully. Written on the day after Good Friday, 2010.) A Grief Observed is C. S. Lewis’s journal of his grief when his…

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Good Friday

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
(From my CaringBridge site in honor and memory of our grandson Sully. Written on Good Friday, 2010.) On this Good Friday, I remember the suffering of Jesus. My God, my God, why have…

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The Birth of Christ and Pediatric Cancer–Remembering Sully

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
In Revelation 12 the Apostle John describes a very different scene of the birth of Jesus. John uses bold, vivid, striking, and startling images. His is a story powerfully and imaginatively revealing the…

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Crisp Air, Turkey, Football

Originally posted on Journey through the Shadowlands:
Liberty vs. AllenLiberty close to touchdown Every Thanksgiving I remember the crisp air, turkey, and football of my youth. There were no league championships or state playoffs. There was something bigger, the Turkey…

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Good Friday

(From my CaringBridge site in honor and memory of our grandson Sully. Written on Good Friday, 2010.) On this Good Friday, I remember the suffering of Jesus. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so … Continue reading

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