heaven, image of God, mourning

Someday We Won’t Have to Say the “g” Word

“At this they wept again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.” ~Ruth 1: 14 A dear friend posted on Facebook the other day about missing her dad. It was the 5th anniversary of his death. I easily related to her post. My sister died of cancer 3 years ago and my mother 5. Saying goodbye …

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death, God's faithfulness, hope, mourning

Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home,When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he:His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me;His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. (Refrain)I sing because I’m happy.I sing because I’m …

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