Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

Love that is Greater

Terri, you were loved deeply and will be missed greatly.
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"Love that is Greater"
[a song of worship to Jesus]
(by Rick Cimino)

You came. You loved me,
when I was nothing to love.

You came. You bought me,
When I was nothing to buy,

Because Your love was greater,
Than all of my sin and my shame.

Your love was stronger
Than all of the grief, and all of the pain,
That you suffered to make me your own.

Love that is greater, love that is stronger,
Is the love of my Savior for me.
Love that is greater, love that is stronger,
Is the love of my Savior for me.

Each day, You love me,
When I’m unworthy of love.

Each day, You’ve caught me,
Whenever I fell from your love,

Because Your love’s still greater,
Than all of my sin and my shame.

Your love’s still stronger
Than all of the grief, and all of the pain,
That you suffered to make me your own.

Love that is greater, love that is stronger,
Is the love of my Savior for me.
Love that is greater, love that is stronger,
Is the love of my Savior for me.

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