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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.
She is Able to Swim

She is Able to Swim

Posted by By D. Ray Davis November 21, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized12 Comments
I’ve written before about my fellow grief traveler, Joe Hall. As a young man in his mid-twenties, he married his wife knowing she was dying. He’s an amazing young man.…
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Navigating New Normals—The Art Form of Moving Forward With

Navigating New Normals—The Art Form of Moving Forward With

Posted by By D. Ray Davis November 14, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized6 Comments
Following major loss, your mind seeks to come to grips with your new normal. The absence of the one loved creates a massive emotional hole—a vital missing piece—and phantom impulses…
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When You Realize Your World is the Groaning World

When You Realize Your World is the Groaning World

Posted by By D. Ray Davis November 7, 2022Posted inFeatured, UncategorizedNo Comments
“For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.” Romans 8:22 When you face loss, you realize the world groans awaiting…
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The Disloyalty of Destroying Memories

The Disloyalty of Destroying Memories

Posted by By D. Ray Davis October 31, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized2 Comments
I’ve observed grief now from numerous perspectives. Grief is like the proverbial onion with seemingly endless layers! Early lessons taught me that I could plan for mourning—protected set-apart daily time…
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I Prayed in the Sanctuary Alone—A Rite of Passage

I Prayed in the Sanctuary Alone—A Rite of Passage

Posted by By D. Ray Davis October 24, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized2 Comments
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” Psalm 23:3 Kim and I started the youth group at our church, Movement Church, in…
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A Word About Emotional Connection to Men Who are Facing Loss

A Word About Emotional Connection to Men Who are Facing Loss

Posted by By D. Ray Davis October 17, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized2 Comments
“My perspective matured, informed less by pain and more by understanding.” Bob Terry, Struggling Toward Hope: Life After the Death of a Spouse Within the first few weeks following my…
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Three Deliberate Keys for Thriving in Grief

Three Deliberate Keys for Thriving in Grief

Posted by By D. Ray Davis October 10, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized2 Comments
There are no quick fixes to grief. Get used to it and embrace it. Settle in for a process and not an event. However, there are some key disciplines that…
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Numerous Choices—Choosing to Turn to God in Grief

Numerous Choices—Choosing to Turn to God in Grief

Posted by By D. Ray Davis October 3, 2022Posted inFeatured, Uncategorized4 Comments
“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not performed my commandments.” 1 Samuel 15:11 Ray Palmer, in “My Faith…
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Loss is an Opportunity to Spread the Aroma of Hope

Loss is an Opportunity to Spread the Aroma of Hope

Posted by By D. Ray Davis September 26, 2022Posted inFeatured, UncategorizedNo Comments
“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 The…
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How to Face Loss in a Healthy Manner

How to Face Loss in a Healthy Manner

Posted by By D. Ray Davis September 19, 2022Posted inFeatured, UncategorizedNo Comments
Early in my journey of grief, I was asked if you can prepare for loss. I responded with a yes and a no. The way you live prepares you for…
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