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Category Archives: Death & Dying
Talking Toward the Darkness
Deep conversation with good friends always seems to make even the darkest times a bit brighter. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged conversation, friends, problems, sharing, talking
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Love That Lasts Beyond All Passings
As the night’s get cooler and cooler, we know that frost will be here sooner than we want. But for those who revere the Lord, there is love that lasts beyond all passings. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged death, eternity, flowers, God's love, hope, seasons
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On the Passing of David Miley
There is always grief in loss but there is some comfort in knowing a loved one is beyond pain and suffering. There is greater comfort in knowing we will see them again. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged Dad, dad dying, David Miley, father, father's death, loss of grandparent, loss of parent, Tiffany Vollmer
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Visiting Dorothy During the Plague of 2020
Visiting through the screen of an open window and at least hearing a loved one’s voice is sure better than some of the other choices. Continue reading →
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged COVID-19, Dorothy Dvorak, hospital, hospital visit, plains, southern Kansas, visiting sick
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Black Saturday
How awful it must have been for Jesus’s disciples on the day after his death! Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged crucifixion, death of Christ, disciples, fear, Jesus in the grave, Jesus in the tomb
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Return to Paradise, Again
John Prine spent his life searching for and sharing truth, beauty and an irascible sense of humor through music. My life is better for having known and shared his music. Continue reading →
Posted in Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Music, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged COVID-19, Drakesboro Church of Christ, Drakesboro KY, John Prine, pandemic
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Praise in the Face of Troubles
Job declared “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” As we face our own fears and resentments, let us remember that God’s strength is perfected in our weakness. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged COVID-19, facing death, facing sickness, faith, fear, praise, praise God, trust, trusting God
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In the Wake of Bitter News
Even in the aching numbness of loss, let us remember–and cherish–the amazing power of love. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged comfort, faith, grief, hope, loss, love, Melissa Rogers Paton, sorrow
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In Memory of Jon Moore–1956-2019
There was so much I didn’t know about Jon Moore… but everything I did know made me like and respect him. Continue reading →
Posted in Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged Jon Moore, loss of friend, memory, passing
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This Bitter Shore
There are many hard losses in this world; losing a baby has to be among the hardest. How critical in this the love of family, the caring of friends, the sharing of sorrow and the hope of resurrection. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged baby, baby dying, death of a baby, funeral for a baby, infant death, Kalli Nicholson, Steve Nicholson, stillborn
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