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Loved and adopted
Darlene Dorothy Lee — 10/11/1931 — 11/08/2025 The following is a departure from how I normally blog. This is the message delivered at my mother’s graveside memorial service on 11/14/2025. Being the oldest in a large family has its perks. Like today, it is my joy to talk about the woman we call Mom, Grandma,…
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Cancel the Pity Party
Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy. Psalm 103:4 (ESV) Many verses in scripture feel like a lifeline. For me, Psalm 103:4 is one of them. Psalm 103 is a song of gratitude. Written by David, the psalm is a heartfelt expression of praise for God’s faithfulness…
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Gentle Comfort, Holy Presence
Loving with Christlike Compassion for All Who Mourn “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5 (NIV) In the past weeks, people close to me have experienced significant losses. Some were sudden and devastating. Others were quiet and expected but no less painful. And as I’ve pondered each of these…
