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...

25 Amazing Facts about God's Word

Dr. Larry Dixon, Professor of Systematic Theology in the Seminary and School of Missions of Columbia International University is quoted as saying, "A Bible shut tight is but a block of paper." Consider a few wonderful facts concerning God's Word:

1. Keeps man alive (Deut 8:3)
2. Is close enough to obey (Deut 30:14)
3. Is always right (Ps 33:4)
4. The heavens were made by it (Ps 33:6)
5. Obeyed by angels (Ps 103:20)
6. Sent by God, through which He heals and delivers (Ps 107:20)
7. Provides purity (Ps 119:9)
8. Settled in heaven (Ps 119:89)
9. A lamp and a light (Ps 119:105)
10. Is true (Ps 119:160)
11. Magnifies God (Ps 138:2)
12. Moves quickly (Ps 147:15)
13. Tested, proved (Prov 30:5)
14. Does not return "empty-handed", but accomplishes what it was sent out to do (Isa 55:11)
15. Like dynamite! (Jer 23:29)
16. It happens [update your bumper sticker with this one!] (Ezek 12:25)
17. Was made flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14)
18. Sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17)
19. Cannot be imprisoned, bound (2 Tim 2:9)
20. Quick (Heb 4:12)
21. Powerful (Heb 4:12)
22. Sharper than a two-edged sword, even able to divide between soul and spirit (Heb 4:12)
23. Discerner of the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Heb 4:12)
24. World-framer (Heb 11:3)
25. Lives forever (1 Peter 1:23)

(Suggested by Meredith's Book of Bible Lists.)

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