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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.
Did I Mention My Book?

Did I Mention My Book?

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September 7, 2026
The End of a Journey: From My Intense Schoolhouse to His Gospel Hope

The End of a Journey: From My Intense Schoolhouse to His Gospel Hope

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August 31, 2026
Wisdom Versus Folly—A Conclusion to Facing Loss with the Wisdom of Proverbs

Wisdom Versus Folly—A Conclusion to Facing Loss with the Wisdom of Proverbs

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August 24, 2026
Wisdom Speaks in Proverbs 31 About Destructive Women and Excellent Wives

Wisdom Speaks in Proverbs 31 About Destructive Women and Excellent Wives

The life of a woman who gives herself to fearing the Lord ahead of seeking charm and beauty alone is breathtaking. ...charm itself is deceitful. ...beauty is vain.
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August 17, 2026
Weariness Has an Antidote in Proverbs 30

Weariness Has an Antidote in Proverbs 30

Weariness has an antidote. Weariness must be taken to the word so that the weary take refuge in God alone.
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August 10, 2026
Proverbs 29—Humbly Seek God’s Vision as You Face Your Loss

Proverbs 29—Humbly Seek God’s Vision as You Face Your Loss

His kingdom provides a vision, a prophetic vision, to guide us. Take that vision away and people lose all restraint. They lose all self-control.
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August 3, 2026
Proverbs 28—Walk in Integrity and Refuse to Be an Abomination

Proverbs 28—Walk in Integrity and Refuse to Be an Abomination

Walk not as an abomination. Instead, walk in integrity. Blameless. Be a delight to God.
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July 27, 2026
Do Not Boast About Tomorrow in Proverbs 27

Do Not Boast About Tomorrow in Proverbs 27

Grief is a season where you need life on life, iron on iron. Grief is a time to humbly submit to sharpening. You are especially vulnerable and in need of perspective.
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July 20, 2026
A Very Exciting Announcement: FACING LOSS—the Book—Is Now Available!

A Very Exciting Announcement: FACING LOSS—the Book—Is Now Available!

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July 13, 2026
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

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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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