Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Encouraging Widows
A week ago our small group experienced the loss of a dear friend, and one of our men, lost his wife to cancer. We "weep with those who weep" as Paul says in Romans 12:15, grieving with Bob, while knowing that Kay is with Jesus, and no longer suffering. But this side of eternity, we still groan, longing for the eternal life that we were made for. Often we don't know how to love those who have experienced the severe loss of a loved one. In this article, Miriam Neff offers some suggestions for encouraging widows (and widowers), some "do's and don'ts" as it were. I think these are good. God's Word is also good, as Psalm 116:15 says, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
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2 comments:
I read your CT article, Al, and it seems to be right on as I no doubt find out in these days. Thank you, Bob
Dad,
why didn't you start this years ago? Blog more! I have created a monster!
On a serious note: Thank you for your leadership in your small group, I am challenged by your heart to be more active in mine.
Your middle son
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