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Linda Kruschke on life and death, faith and fearlessness, music and poetry
God’s Word
They triumphed over him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
Revelation 12:11 (NIV).Search My Blog
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Tag Archives: Grief
Deep Waters
Tears and sorrow overwhelmed me day after day after week after year No relief in sight as hopelessness appeared to win and then He drew me out of deep waters Each day presents a new challenge or the same challenge … Continue reading
Wedding Flowers
I gave the florist clear instructions My wedding bouquet was to include White roses — I am worthy of you Blue carnations — yes, no, maybe? White daisies — innocence The perfect bouquet To greet the guests To adorn the altar Alas, she got it wrong … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Blooms, Despair, dVerse Poets Pub, Flowers, Grief, Innocence, Life, Love, Open Link Night, Poem, Poems, Poetry, Wedding bouquet, Weddings
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Messy Presents
We want our presents in pretty paper All wrapped up in a shiny neat bow We want our faith to be the same So our doubts and struggles never show Yet the greatest gifts aren’t neat and tidy Like the … Continue reading
Triggers, Triggers Everywhere
Tears spilled from my eyes Gushed, really quite uncontrollably Anger the apparent trigger He wouldn’t listen Then I realize the real trigger This series of events: Writing of Dad’s death Hearing of Aunt Dot’s passing Trying to save a few … Continue reading
Gathered
To his people God has gathered him Those who love him mourn our loss But sing in praise a joyful hymn Thankful for the cross Life will never be the same Without his mirth, his smiling face We’ll join him … Continue reading
Finding God in Grief and Trials
I’ve recently finished reading A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis. I was quite surprised by how quickly I was able to get through its 76 pages plus Foreword and Introduction. Usually Lewis requires one to re-read numerous paragraphs to fully … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged A Grief Observed, Book, Book Reviews, C.S. Lewis, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Death, Faith, God, Grief, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Job, Loss, postaday2011, Religion, Suffering, Trial
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