The path of grief begins with a loss, usually the death of a loved one. Since my first post on grief, "Grace for Grief," I hope that you have followed other posts. They have been indirectly the beginnings of this path that I believe can be part of your experience to...
God's grace is a realm, within a realm, within a realm. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS DIAGRAM? It expresses the idea of a first thought, but it does not convey the truth that our heavenly Father gives of Himself and His grace. Continued thought and meditation on His Word...
Who in this life desires to face death's door? Who has the faith to believe that new life is on the other side? Those who are in pain and agony may be the only ones who are truly ready to answer this question. While in good health we tend to shun the idea; death...
Where do I begin to write on the subject of grief? I must begin within the parameters of God's grace. To approach anything, to come to a knowledge of things in this life, outside of His grace, leaves us with unanswered questions and unfulfilled promises. Grief is...
"THIS IS THE DAY WHICH THE LORD HAS MADE: WE WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT." Psalm 118:24 My brother died last Lord's Day, shortly before midnight. Our heavenly Father had done much in the last six months to bring him to this final moment. We, as the family, had...
"COME TO ME...AND LEARN OF ME." Matthew 11:28 How often do people ask, "What are you reading?" Sometimes the question is, "Who are you reading?" Besides God's Word---the Bible, my answer may be Thomas Watson, Horatio Bonar, Charles Spurgeon, or any of the Puritans...
A rainbow is a symbol of God's grace. We don't usually find one if we are looking for one. They come with no planning on our part. This one appeared while the sky was still very cloudy. And only then, through a small sweep of the sky between the trees. Had I not...
"So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee." Psalm 73:22 Why am I so foolish?---because I am ignorant. Why am I ignorant?---because I do not know God. Without the knowledge of Him I am but a sinful creature, no different than the other creatures...
Give me not a god, a god that I control. Don’t give me a god that I can mold. I need GOD, the REAL GOD, who knows more than I know. Give me GOD, THE LIVING GOD, who’s free to come and go. GOD, Himself, who created Life, and all living things--- GOD, who...