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This is a wonderfully written piece. The metaphor brings to life the most basic and yet often elusive necessary understandings in the spiritual life, it is in our weakness we encounter God.

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Thank you, Nicholas. It is strange paradox but the truth of power and weakness echoes across so many domains of the given world.

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As a still aching Church Wound of rejection was bumped against and this morning and tears sprang anew, this was also a balm for me. An answered prayer of “What do I do with this?” Unexpected Spiritual Direction came swiftly. 🙏🏻

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Sarah, I'm glad this post was of use to that Holy Breath that offers life even in the ashes.

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A wonderful meditation- absolutely true. I may steal this for my sermon Sunday. Thank you, brother.

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Thank you, Clyde. It would be an honor if my words find their way to your congregation.

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Such a beautiful and timely reminder of the true nature of power… thank you. This piece was a balm for my soul this morning. God bless.

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Thank you, Joe. A morning balm is the best I can hope for my words.

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