Numbers 3:4 4 Nadab and Abihu, however, died before the Lord when they made an offering with unauthorized fire before him in the Desert of Sinai. They had no sons, so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. Bringing up the past can be a painful thing! Anyone who hasContinue reading “Numbers 3:4 Grief Delayed”
Tag Archives: Grief
Not Answering – Mark 11:33
Mark 11:33 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” Have you ever noticed that is it best sometimes to not answer a question? You know no answer will be sufficient. You know, no matter what answer you give, it won’tContinue reading “Not Answering – Mark 11:33”
Those Who Knew Him
Luke 23:49 But those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. We often watch people’s reactions to events and wonder what is going on inside them. For you see, the outside doesn’t always match the inside. We have learned to “hold it together”Continue reading “Those Who Knew Him”
Tough to Handle
Ezekiel 24:16-17 “Son of man, with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears. 17 Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Keep your turban fastened and your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustacheContinue reading “Tough to Handle”
Wanting to Die
Job 6:8-10 8“Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for, 9that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut off my life! 10Then I would still have this consolation— my joy in unrelenting pain— that I had not denied the words of the HolyContinue reading “Wanting to Die”
Sorrow
Psalm 5:1-7 Grief can be one of the most difficult emotions to handle. It can overpower us and even take away our will to live. Some people do some pretty crazy, out of character things when grief strikes. Sorrow can get us questioning our most basic beliefs about life and God. It can beContinue reading “Sorrow”
Missed Step
Mark 16:3 The best thought out plans sometimes miss some things. It can be almost impossible to think of every possible contingency. This is where having many minds focused on the task is important. But not just minds like yours. We need a variety of minds, temperaments, training, professions, backgrounds, and learning styles, amongContinue reading “Missed Step”
Unfinished Business
Mark 16:1-2 I have a confession to make. I often procrastinate on unpleasant tasks. That’s right. I said it. I don’t like doing things I don’t like doing. And when I have to do something I don’t like doing, I will often push it off into the future as far as possible. That’s right.Continue reading “Unfinished Business”
Up Early
Mark 16:1-8 Most people I talk to want a bit more sleep. This is especially true this time of year. All the preparations, all the late night gift wrapping, the baking and shopping. It can really wear a person out. And yet there are times when coffee just isn’t enough. I hope this isn’tContinue reading “Up Early”
Caught in the Trap
Mark 6:26-29 The words we speak can become a trap. So it is better to never speak again than be trapped? Of course not! But our words can get us in trouble. I notice this most when people are caught in a lie. I mean when they are really caught, evidence in hand, andContinue reading “Caught in the Trap”
The Arnold Journey 