Husband to Amanda D. Davis | Retired @IMB_SBC | Journeyed thru loss & grief @ https://xitter.cf/t.co/oIcKJ5oGBs | Serving T Elliff Center for Missions @UnivofMobile
Richmond, Virginia
Joined July 2010
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“I wantd…2 shar th news of D. Ray Davis’ book, Facing Loss, bcaus it reflects th Gospel hope we proclaim @univofmobile. …[It] is a powerful reminder of how God works thru His ppl 2 bring hope, encouragement & healing n times of loss.” @charleswsmithjr
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Hear an oft-repeated experience of @IMB_SBC missionaries across the world:
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“In the midst of spiritual darkness dominating large populations, our small numbers decrease. Becoming even smaller.” @suzlaff
Earthquake susanlafferty.com/2026/10/18… via @suzlaff
“Many people want the affirmation of Jesus without accepting the authority of Jesus.” @TrevinWax @univofmobile chapel
D. Ray Davis retweeted
Southern Baptists gave $286.1 million through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®! 🙌
That includes a record $212.5 million for international missions and $73.6 million for North American missions.
Your generosity helps missionaries face challenges and continue sharing the gospel among the most unreached peoples and places.
Thank you for your heart for the nations—and for holding the ropes with your support!
“Comfort or discomfort. That’s not the point.” @suzlaff
Electricity susanlafferty.com/2026/10/11… via @suzlaff
I pray this article, excerpted from Facing Loss (the book), will help anyone seeking to do the hard work by digging through grief in the context of gospel hope.
Allow the Gospel to engulf your grief!
equipthecalled.com/etc-artic…
“We all heard the discordant scream. Loud and clear.
Our piano.” @suzlaff
Piano susanlafferty.com/2026/10/04… via @suzlaff
“The king calls us to follow…Be with Jesus—presence…Become like Jesus—formation…Do what Jesus does—mission.” @_joshgosney
An adapted excerpt from my book, Facing Loss, posted by my alma mater, @SWBTS.
Grief: Accept It, Avoid it, Embrace It, or Engulf It equipthecalled.com/etc-artic…
“Memory is the fuel for endurance.” Kevin Rodgers @kwr_in_Africa at SubSaharan Africa Reunion in Cedar Hill, TX
“Grief and fear filled my heart.” @suzlaff
Spiritual markers susanlafferty.com/2026/09/27… via @suzlaff
“We’re all spectators of the mountain peak.
But he’s been there.
He’s hiked the ins and outs. Weathered crises.” @suzlaff
Unknown susanlafferty.com/2026/09/20… via @suzlaff
I’ve always heard it said that the local church is an institution that does not exist for itself…but for those not yet in the church.
Thank you, @pastorchrisbell and @3CircleChurch leadership, for leading with clear mission and vision for 2027 and beyond!
“Multiple hard copies of the Word sit on my desk or bookshelf. Some, leather-bound.
Extravagant availability compared to her situation.” @suzlaff
New believer susanlafferty.com/2026/09/13… via @suzlaff
“This water doesn’t save…it’s like a wedding ring for our faith.” @pastorchrisbell
Gathered on Sunday afternoon @3CircleChurch with the body to worship together and witness and celebrate 100-ish baptisms, most of them adults!
I didn't blog for the past 342 weeks just to say something I wanted to say... I was compelled to journal... Then, I … shared the blog …to have my lessons encourage others. Now, I am releasing this book out of a weight of stewardship Amanda & I sensed.
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Thank you, @drmedders, for such a powerful message today @univofmobile on Song of Solomon 2:4!
“He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.”
Song of Solomon 2:4
I've told many men that I don't recommend loss, but I've also told them they don't have to fear loss. However, you do need help navigating the pain, the dread, the loneliness, and the many layers of grief.
Facing Loss can be a guide 2 guide u thru loss.
facinglossblog.com/did-i-men…
Thank you, @suzlaff!
Thank you, @DRayDavis for sharing your personal experiences and lessons learned as you faced deep loss!
Click the link for information about where you can find his book.
Did I Mention My Book? facinglossblog.com/did-i-men…
D. Ray Davis retweeted
I hope you never need my book; however, I learned in our broken world we all need to be ready to face our losses. After my loss, I read over sixty books by people who knew about grief or had experienced loss. Their stories helped me navigate my story.
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