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Posts by D. Ray Davis

About D. Ray Davis
My name is D. Ray Davis, and I experienced terrible loss on February 18, 2019 when my wife died unexpectedly. It’s a story about lessons of hope learned on this long and difficult journey.
Proverbs 26—Do Not Be a Sluggard or a Fool

Proverbs 26—Do Not Be a Sluggard or a Fool

Do not be a sluggard. Do not be lazy. Do not set yourself up as wise in your own eyes and ignore the ways of God.
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July 6, 2026
A Word Fitly Spoken in Proverbs 25

A Word Fitly Spoken in Proverbs 25

Words fitly spoken are refreshing. And there’s nothing more refreshing than gospel hope.
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June 29, 2026
Proverbs 24—How Not to Faint in the Day of Adversity

Proverbs 24—How Not to Faint in the Day of Adversity

Before loss, during loss, after loss you should establish your house with understanding. You should fill every room with the precious and pleasant promises given to you by God in these pages.
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June 22, 2026
Proverbs 23—Direct Your Heart and Hope Will Not Be Cut Off

Proverbs 23—Direct Your Heart and Hope Will Not Be Cut Off

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June 15, 2026
Pleasant Trust Instead of the Snare of Anger in Proverbs 22

Pleasant Trust Instead of the Snare of Anger in Proverbs 22

Instead, incline your ear to wise words of knowledge. Instead of anger, you will experience pleasant trust.
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June 8, 2026
Why Not to Trust Your Own Eyes or Heart in Proverbs 21

Why Not to Trust Your Own Eyes or Heart in Proverbs 21

Do not trust your own eyes, especially in the depths of loss. Left to your own thinking will blind you with your haughty eyes that look outward from your proud heart.
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June 1, 2026
Turn Only to the Lord in Proverbs 20

Turn Only to the Lord in Proverbs 20

I remember thinking “Lord, to whom shall I go?” I had to make choices. I had to take steps.
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May 25, 2026
Get Sense in Proverbs 19 and Know the Lord’s Purpose Will Stand

Get Sense in Proverbs 19 and Know the Lord’s Purpose Will Stand

Seek good sense and you love your soul. ... Keep understanding and you discover good.
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May 18, 2026
Proverbs 18—Do Not Isolate Yourself, but Turn to the Strong Tower

Proverbs 18—Do Not Isolate Yourself, but Turn to the Strong Tower

Solitude leads you to run to the strong tower. Solitude leads you to run to the name of the Lord.
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May 11, 2026
Proverbs 17—A Test Such as Loss Calls for a Discerning Response

Proverbs 17—A Test Such as Loss Calls for a Discerning Response

Loss is like a crucible. Loss is like a furnace. If silver and gold are not immune from the crucible and the furnace, your heart will be tested.
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May 4, 2026

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D. Ray Davis

My name is D. Ray Davis. I experienced terrible loss on February 18, 2019 when my wife died unexpectedly. Facing Loss is a story of experiences and lessons of hope born of the gospel and learned on this long and difficult journey. I’m retelling my story by chronicling journal entries written on my journey between February 2019 and August 2021. Learn more about Facing Loss.

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