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The Pain of Rejoicing, The Pain of Praise

Posted on August 25, 2020 by David

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15). As I waited with my grandson Sully for his being called to triage, we met another St. Jude patient. She was the same age as Sully, born the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Risen!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by David

“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said’” (Matthew 28:5, 6). Jesus has risen! “Where, … Continue reading →

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Why I Still Believe

Posted on April 10, 2020 by David

Why I continue to believe in God through Jesus Christ. Why, whatever happens in my life, I entrust myself to God in Jesus Christ.  “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. He … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Ago—Remembering, Loving, and Missing our Grandson

Posted on August 1, 2018 by David

Ten years ago today our daughter called. “Come to the hospital.” Her son, our grandson, Sully, was nearing the end of his life at the age of fifteen months. We spent the day, family, friends, hospital staff, saying “good bye”, … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Blessing

Posted on June 16, 2018 by David

Isaac called his son Esau to come to him. Old, sensing his life was fading, this father said to his son, “Prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it to me to eat, so that I … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Resurrection

Posted on April 1, 2018 by David

“There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Tomb

Posted on March 31, 2018 by David

“Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Cross

Posted on March 30, 2018 by David

“They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). And they crucified him” (Mark 15:22, 24). God loves humankind with a love the depth, the cost, and the unselfishness of which I cannot fully … Continue reading →

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Out of the Depths of My Suffering

Posted on October 4, 2017 by David

Recently I was reminded how the musical arrangement of a hymn can influence the interpretation of the story and of the message of the hymn. The words of the old hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” were probably written in … Continue reading →

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Sully’s Birthday and Trusting God, Part One

Posted on May 5, 2017 by David

Our grandson Sully’s tenth birthday was this past Monday. The ninth birthday we celebrated and remembered his life without his physical presence. So much love for Sully, his parents, and his siblings was poured out this year. Many donated toys … Continue reading →

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