Tag Archives: Grief and Faith

BROKEN PRAISE (Job)

Posted on April 3, 2017 by David

Powerfully the following song and music video portrays the struggle of Job to hold on to his faith in God in the midst of horrific loss and suffering. It speaks to me. In the story of Job, in his story … Continue reading →

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“You give and take away.”

Posted on January 8, 2017 by David

We were worshiping God. Christians were singing. Some were clapping hands with the rhythm. I do not remember being struck by the words before, yet this morning the words of the song struck my heart. “You give and take away. … Continue reading →

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A CHRISTMAS PRAYER–Lessons from Sully

Posted on December 24, 2016 by David

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 Sully. We ponder the wonder of his … Continue reading →

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The Struggle for Joy in Our Hearts

Posted on December 23, 2016 by David

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 can be tempered, if not overwhelmed, by … Continue reading →

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“Keep Loving Jesus”–Celebrating My Mother’s Life

Posted on June 11, 2016 by David

I spoke at my mother’s funeral on June 4. A cousin, who was not able to be with us, requested I send her a copy of my message. I decided to do so by posting the message below. Reading it … Continue reading →

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Never Question God–Psalm 64

Posted on February 21, 2016 by David

“Here me, O God, as I voice my complaint.” “Never question God,” people warn. “Faith doesn’t ask ‘Why?’ Faith accepts,” we are told. Some Christians shudder when I share those times in my life when I have shaken my fist at … Continue reading →

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Angry with God, Forgiving God

Posted on July 30, 2015 by David

(August 2, 2015, this Sunday, will mark seven years since our grandson Sully, fifteen months old, died. For thirteen months he battled leukemia. His illness, his suffering, his death, challenged my faith as it had never been challenged. I first … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Another Visit to the Grave

Posted on April 20, 2014 by David

(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 to finish the traditional anointing of the … Continue reading →

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The Day after Good Friday

Posted on April 19, 2014 by David

(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 wife Joy died after a painful battle … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on April 18, 2014 by David

(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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