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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.
Glorious Things are Spoken of the City of God in Psalm 87

Glorious Things are Spoken of the City of God in Psalm 87

Allow this truth to pour over you if you’re facing the pain of loss: Foes will be made friends. If he can redeem those adversarial relationships he will, indeed, make all things new.
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October 7, 2024
Persistent Pleading in Psalm 86 Stands Upon Faithfulness and Steadfast Love

Persistent Pleading in Psalm 86 Stands Upon Faithfulness and Steadfast Love

A lesson from pain, asking is invited. ...Here we see the psalmist crying for God’s graciousness, gladness for his soul.
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September 30, 2024
Righteousness and Peace Kiss in Psalm 85

Righteousness and Peace Kiss in Psalm 85

Righteousness and peace kiss. If you understand these two words you will be challenged and empowered.
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September 23, 2024
Longing for the Courts of the Lord in Psalm 84 and Finding Favor

Longing for the Courts of the Lord in Psalm 84 and Finding Favor

Surrender, while seen as a weakness oftentimes, delivers a powerful advantage in life. To surrender is to advance.
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September 16, 2024
Psalm 83—Even in Silence God Speaks Over All the Earth

Psalm 83—Even in Silence God Speaks Over All the Earth

...God is not silent. Even if he does not speak with his mouth he speaks with his mighty power.
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September 9, 2024
Psalm 82—How Our Lament Can Lead to Christ’s Inheritance

Psalm 82—How Our Lament Can Lead to Christ’s Inheritance

Asaph...seeks rescue for the weak and needy. He laments and requests deliverance from the grasp of the wicked.
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September 2, 2024
Listening and Trusting in Psalm 81 Leads to Raising a Song

Listening and Trusting in Psalm 81 Leads to Raising a Song

Singing, or raising a song, is a natural response to experiencing our strong God. Instruments are perfect expressions of celebration and worship.
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August 26, 2024
A Shining Face in Psalm 80 Is the Answer to Tears

A Shining Face in Psalm 80 Is the Answer to Tears

There is something about a face. Love at first sight begins with a face. Mysterious. Beautiful.
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August 19, 2024
Lament in Psalm 79 Turns to Recounting His Praise

Lament in Psalm 79 Turns to Recounting His Praise

In brokenness and loss, even reproof, it’s wonderful to know lament is an appropriate response.
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August 12, 2024
Dark Sayings of Old in Psalm 78 are Meant for Our Instruction Today

Dark Sayings of Old in Psalm 78 are Meant for Our Instruction Today

Psalm 78 is a shining example of how God’s macro-story is governing every micro-story. He is nurturing his people patiently.
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August 5, 2024

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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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