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GRIEF IS MORE THAN DEATH

JoyWillCome — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:30:19 +0000

First, I would like to apologize for taking so long to write a post. I will do better or else I will fire myself. Now that I got that out of the way lets begin

Throughout my career I knew grief and loss included death and many other endings and separations. For example grief and loss can be experienced because of a divorce, relocation, imprisonment, foster care placement, and relational separations. In order to fully increase our awareness about grief and healing we must understand that the death is the finale but we experience losses throughout our life that is not associated with physical death. Today’s post is short and sweet loss is more than death. If you do not know you better ask somebody.

Peace, Comfort and Blessings

Ruby

http://MADBELIEVER.COM

Prayer

JoyWillCome — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:20 +0000

In our grieving process life can move ultra fast or extremely slow. No matter what speed your life is moving please do not forget to pray and ask God to lead and provide your peace, comfort and strength in the Lord. Even when you do not feel like praying just call out to God in Jesus name Father help.

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JoyWillCome — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:53:31 +0000

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A Big Family

JoyWillCome — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:32:57 +0000

Growing up in a huge family you always have someone to play with and you will learn about death early on and often. Some people say I would love to be in a big family. It has it perks but with anything in life benefits can also come with problems. The problems of growing up in a huge family filled with love would be the reality that death comes knocking often.

As I write this (1-31-10) my family is preparing for the funeral of my uncle, my father’s youngest brother. The question remains why am I passionate about grief and healing? Reason number 1 I want grievers to feel free to grieve and mourn. Reason number 2 sometimes family culture can create suppression to grieving and eventually healing. Reason number 3 my family love the words be strong when dealing with death. Reason number 4 Jesus Holy Spirit comforted me in my grieving valleys. Reason number 5 we will all experience death. Reason number 6-100 I am passionate about helping the body of Christ grow better in grief and not bitter.

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Twitter

JoyWillCome — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:42:29 +0000

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New Mercy and New Grace

JoyWillCome — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:14:16 +0000

We made it to 2010. Through all the pain, the joy, the blessings, the grieving, and the healing we made it. I am glad and happy that Jesus gave us all another chance. Please remember even though 2009 and our past had some rough times the great thing is we are not destroyed. We maybe limping but we are still here. Thank you Jesus. In 2010 remember every day we have new mercies and new grace.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mad Believer Poem

JoyWillCome — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:34:23 +0000

Going through various deaths
from the murder of my brother
to the unexpected death of my cousin
and many others in between
Anger from my grief grew inside of me
I soon found out people was not pleased
Because I vocalized my anger towards my creator G O D
Through my valley of grief and healing no one really understood me
As I cried, screamed and did everything in between
I learned
When I am honest and open
Jesus is able to comfort me
Was it wrong for me to be mad God?
No, because it proves that I believe

Ruby Taylor
Author of No More Good-Byes:What The Bible Says About Winning In Grief
Filmmaker of Mad Believer Documentary
www.JoyWillCome.com
www.MadBeliever.com

Getting Through The Holiday Season With A Grieving Heart

JoyWillCome — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:54:51 +0000

The holiday season can be difficult, when dealing with a major loss. Somethings you can do to get through this time are the following:
1- Plan what you want to do for the holiday (not what you have to do)
2- Pray (Prayer changes things)
3- Think of the best time you had with your loved one
4- Create activities that will give you a day or days away from your grieving process (this is called a grief vacation do something you always wanted to try but never did)
5- Find someone in need and help (no money needed if they need a hug give a hug, if they need company go over, if they need a prayer say a prayer, if they need love give them love and if they need forgiveness forgive them and/or volunteer for non-profit organizations or at a church)
6- Remember Jesus was born and died for our sins so that we will have opportunity to live again with our loved ones and with Him
7- Create a poem, drawing or any type of craft that would represent your current feelings
8- Begin the forgiveness process by first forgiving yourself and than forgiving others (follow the links below they can assist you with forgiving)
http://www.thepowerofforgiveness.com/pdf/Forgiveness_is_Learned.pdf
http://www.thepowerofforgiveness.com/pdf/An_Exercise_in_Forgiving_Oneself.pdf
http://www.thepowerofforgiveness.com/pdf/Forgiving_Another_Person.pdf
9- Read the word of God THE BIBLE
10 – Appreciate the life you have the good, the bad and the ugly
Praying you all have a safe and great Holiday and New Year.

Peace, Comfort and Blessings

Ruby
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I GOT MAIL

JoyWillCome — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:40:26 +0000

Yesterday, my aunt called and said she ordered me a digital camcorder and it is coming in the mail. I really needed that because I can record my workshops and the festivals I will be going to. My day was so great because I was excited and filled with anticipation because of my gift coming in the mail.

After work I realized I am happy over what my aunt said because I trust that it will come in the mail. So, I questioned why am I not that excited when I am going through a rough patch. God said He would never leave or forsake. So, why when I go through trouble I am not excited like its coming in the mail. WHY NOT?

Jesus is my provider, He said I will have life more abundantly according to His riches in glory. He said He will give me the desires of my heart. He said He will make my enemy my footstool. He said I have victory in HIM. That’s what JESUS said. So, presently I am working on getting that same excitement in all things because when God has your back you will always walk in victory. I am highly expecting God’s blessings, God’s provision, God’s peace, God’s Healing and God’s comfort. I GOT MAIL!!!!

Love You All,

Ruby Taylor
www.JoyWillCome.com
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The Year Is Coming To An End

JoyWillCome — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:40:03 +0000

It is hard to believe that in less than 30 days 2009 will be no more. The great thing is if you are reading this blog you survived most of 2009. Even though some days, weeks and months were rough the point is God held you up when you wanted to go out. What can you be thankful for that occurred in 2009? Think about it, we made it with scars and bruises but Jesus carried us through. I am so thankful I made it to December and I am anticipating a great end of the year and greater 2010. Give God thanks for being a God who never fails and who is always there. Never forget to be thankful to our creator and remember Jesus saves.