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Tag: Loss

A Liturgy for the Anniversary of a Loss

In PersonalTags hope, Liturgy, Longing, Loss, Robert, sorrowPublish DateFebruary 12, 2023121 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

I have felt its approach in the back of my mind, O Lord, like a burden tilting toward me across the calendar. I have felt its long approach, and now it has arrived. This is the day that marks the anniversary of my loss, and waking to it, I must drink again from the stream of a sorrow that cannot be fully remedied in this life. O Christ, redeem this day. I do not ask that these lingerings of grief …

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Motherhood and Loss.

Motherhood and Loss.

In Gospel, PersonalTags Gospel, grief, Loss, mother, mothers dayPublish DateMay 10, 202029 Views1 Comment samluce

Motherhood is not easy in a world that continues to push the value of things that are shiny then rust. What our culture doesn't value but desperately needs is the love security and safety of moms …

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Loss, Lament, and Advent Hope

Loss, Lament, and Advent Hope

In PersonalTags Advent, Gospel, Jonathan Edwards, lament, Loss, MiscarriagePublish DateDecember 18, 201820 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

It will be fine they can try again. I remember saying these words in my head upon hearing that someone we knew had miscarried. By God’s grace, I never said these words aloud. I had no idea …

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My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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