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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 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
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

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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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