Category: Widower

What Does the Bible Say About Faithfulness?

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Why We Need Friends

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Five Reason Why We Need Friends First, a personal note: When I awoke this morning, my first thoughts were of my late wife, Benita. We were married on December 28th, 1974, at the Calvary Baptist Church in DeSoto, Texas. She passed away on April 12th, 2018. Forty-nine years ago today, I was getting ready for… Continue reading Why We Need Friends

Unwrapping Christmas Joy & Beyond

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Christmas Has Come and Gone Beloved friends and family, As I sit down to pen this post, the echoes of festive cheer still resonate in my heart. Yes, it’s true – Christmas has once again graced us with its magical presence, and just as swiftly, bid us adieu. The flurry of excitement, the joyous reunions,… Continue reading Unwrapping Christmas Joy & Beyond

The Silent Grief

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Introduction: The death of a spouse is one of life’s formidable challenges, and widowers usually grapple with their grief alone. I know this was my experience when my wife of forty-three plus years passed away. Society’s views on grief can dismiss or underestimate widowers’ emotional struggles. You just “man up” and carry on. After all,… Continue reading The Silent Grief

Lamb of God

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The Lord Who Heals

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King of the Jews

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King of the Jews The term King of the Jews is very important when describing Jesus. The Christmas Story It’s associated with the Christmas story because the Magi used it to describe Jesus. They told King Herod they were looking for the King of the Jews who was recently born in Bethlehem. The Crucifixion And… Continue reading King of the Jews

Blueberries and Green Tea

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Today is Saturday Today is Saturday, December 4, 2021. It’s the 338th day of 2021. There are 27 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 70 degrees with fog and drizzle. I’ve already been to my local Starbucks for morning coffee and writing. I’m now back at the house. Breakfast Outdoors In… Continue reading Blueberries and Green Tea

Using the Time We Have

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Today As I write it is Friday, December 3, 2021. It’s the 337th day of 2021. There are 28 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 61 degrees with fog and drizzle when I left the house for my drive to morning coffee and writing at Starbucks. The selfie is from today.… Continue reading Using the Time We Have