A flock of sheep standing in a peaceful meadow at sunset with a distant shepherd, symbolizing grief, memory, and the Good Shepherd.
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Grief, Truth and the Good Shepherd

Tonight I watched a movie called The Sheep Detectives. What a Sheep Detective Movie Taught Me About Grief, Truth, and the Good Shepherd. On the surface, it is a lighthearted and unusual mystery story about a flock of sheep trying to solve what happened to their shepherd. That sounds almost silly at first. Sheep as detectives? A murder mystery told from the viewpoint of a flock? .
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Griefshare: A Journey Through Grief and Hope

“I am not a grief counselor. I am simply a husband who shared 45 years with my wife Naomi, and who has spent the last eighteen months learning what it means to grieve with hope.” Father, thank You for walking beside us through every season of life, including seasons of loss. Comfort those who are grieving today. Strengthen those who feel lonely, weary, or forgotten. Help us to be compassionate friends who listen well and love faithfully. Thank You for the hope we have through Jesus Christ and for the promise that death is not the end for those who belong to Him. Until the day of reunion, help us trust You, serve You, and find our strength in Your presence. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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If You Have Lost a Spouse: What Can You Rely On in Grief?
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If You Have Lost a Spouse: What Can You Rely On in Grief?

If you have lost a spouse through death, you know grief changes everything. And if you have not yet experienced that loss, most of us will one day face it with someone we love. In those moments, what can we truly rely on for hope? What does Scripture say about heaven, eternity, and those who have gone before us? These reflections are written from a Christian perspective—centered on those who follow Jesus Christ and understand salvation not as something earned by good works, but received as a free gift of grace through faith in Him. That distinction matters, because many people assume they are “Christian” by moral effort or tradition without ever engaging the deeper question Scripture raises: what does it mean to truly belong to Christ?
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Money, Possession and Eternity and Heaven
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Eternity: The Perspective Beyond Our Lives

Most of us spend our lives obsessing over a tiny dot—this brief moment we can see, touch, and control. But what if the dot isn’t the point? What if it’s just the beginning? There’s a line stretching far beyond it—eternity—and every choice we make now echoes into it. We weren’t made to cling to what fades. We were called to invest in what lasts. So the question isn’t just how you’re living today… It’s what your life is adding up to forever. Are you living for the dot—or the line?
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Naomi Dassow
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When a Spouse Dies: Christian Hope in the Midst of Deep Loss

Grief after the loss of a spouse is complex. It is emotional, spiritual, physical, and deeply practical. Everyday routines change. Identity shifts. Faith may feel tested. In this season, many grieving spouses discover that healing does not happen in isolation, but through honest lament before God and through walking alongside others who understand. Christian community!
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When a Spouse Dies: Christian Hope in the Midst of Deep Loss

There is roughly a 50% chance that if you are married, you will one day face the death of your spouse. Few statistics feel as personal—or as sobering—as that one. Yet while the loss of a husband or wife is among the deepest griefs a person can experience, the Christian faith offers a hope that does not erase sorrow but gives it meaning. For believers, death is not a permanent goodbye. Scripture reminds us that it is a transition into eternal life with Christ, where God’s faithful servants are welcomed home. This truth does not cancel tears, loneliness, or confusion—but it does anchor them in something solid when everything else feels unstable.
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Randy Alcorn on Heaven & Erwin W Lutzer on One Minute After You Die
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One Minute After You Die

Questions about what happens after death have intrigued and comforted Christians for centuries. For many, the hope of an afterlife shapes how they live and grieve. In recent years, Erwin Lutzer’s One Minute After You Die and Randy Alcorn’s Heaven have provided accessible, biblically grounded perspectives on these profound mysteries. This article explores key questions about the immediate events following death, drawing on their insights and biblical references, while aiming for a tone that is reassuring, respectful, and contemplative.
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Aging With Purpose
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Facing a New Year Dealing With Grief?

Facing a new year as the year draws to a close, we all have unique experiences to reflect on…the tiny steps of faith or maybe even some dramatic leaps of faith and adventure! Some of us have experienced some type of grief in our lives this past year. I have. Loss of a loved one, whether a spouse, parent, friend or.....and we ask, "Where do I go from here?" Sooner or later each of use will experience grief. It is different for each of us. A good support group is Griefshare. At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
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Spouse, Naomi
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Naomi Koerwitz Dassow

The content reflects heartfelt tributes and memories shared by friends and family of Naomi, highlighting her kindness, hospitality, and spiritual influence over the years. Various individuals recount personal experiences that showcase her role as a steadfast friend and mentor, deeply impacting their lives. The sentiments expressed emphasize gratitude for the connections formed through shared faith and the joy Naomi brought to those around her, underscoring the profound nature of their relationships.
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Special young ladies from the Baja. Foundation For His Ministry
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Providence, Prayer and Ancestry

We are who we are and where we are because of someone in the past who may have prayed for their offspring...children and grandchildren.  “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
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Healing The Wounded Spirit
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Healing The Wounded Spirit

The authors begin with exploring our very beginning, coming out of the womb and needing healing. Pregnancy lasts some 9 months and alot happens in and to the family during that time which effect the unborn baby! They start with the subject of adoption, but everything they write about applies to all of us, adopted or not. See end of post for a graphic presentation of the subject of healing of a wounded spirit. The book analyses incarnational Wounds and Sins such as Utero Encounters, wounds from feeling rejected, and Anorexia, Dyslexiia and child abuse. It goes on to explore Sicknesses and Sinful Conditions of the Spirit, such as Depression and Spiritual Imprisonment. Then on to Spiritual Sins, such as Occult Involvement, Spiritual Adultery and Idolatry. In conclusion, it deals with Things Which Impinge Upon and Wound Our Spirits, such as Generational Sin, Grief, Frustration and loss and Dwelling Within a Sinful Group.
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