Tag Archives: death

Beauty for Ashes

Posted on June 13, 2012 by marriageonamission

What’s a woman to do when… The basket on the table contains the ashes of her brother… And sorrow comes parading… To bid one last goodbye. When she weeps as those who loved him… Reach in for one last touch. … Continue reading →

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The Grief of God’s Mission

Posted on April 22, 2012 by marriageonamission

My life passage is Isaiah 61:1-4. Powerful? Yes. Purposeful? Absolutely. But, on nights like this…when grief grabs at my gut and anguish atrophies every muscle of faith I can muster…I don’t care about power or purpose.  I just want God … Continue reading →

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The Grace of God’s Mission

Posted on March 7, 2012 by marriageonamission

“The people who survived the sword, Found grace in the wilderness…” Jeremiah 31:2 NKJV What does grace in the wilderness look like? It looks like… A morning message that stirs the Spirit. A gift from someone who has walked THIS road. … Continue reading →

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The Mourning of God’s Mission

Posted on January 20, 2012 by marriageonamission

Some say, “GRIEF IS LIFE’S GREATEST TEACHER.” But, I’m not far enough along to agree or pass judgment… My heart-wound raw and gaping. Because frankly…if I had my way in the world tonight… I’d alter the anguish of my journey.  I’d pick … Continue reading →

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What I Didn’t Want for Christmas

Posted on January 1, 2012 by marriageonamission

Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in graveclothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, “Unwrap him and let him go!” John 11:43-44 I love the story of Lazarus because, … Continue reading →

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