Comments on: Reality and Mystery

By: Alicia Britt Chole

Alicia Britt Chole — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:37:34 +0000

In reply to Leah Adams. Sweet mournings and painful relationships...yes, it seems you are living the duet of reality and mystery with great grace. Peace and hope, alicia

By: Alicia Britt Chole

Alicia Britt Chole — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:35:35 +0000

In reply to elaine @ peace for the journey. Presence that transforms moments--yes. Yes and amen. Love you, Elaine!

By: Leah Adams

Leah Adams — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:43:46 +0000

I cannot even begin to express how this post spoke into my life. Four days before Thanksgiving, my Mother moved from earth to heaven. She was ready, and it has been a relief. She had dementia and it was heartbreaking to see her in that state. Now, she is with Jesus, and with Daddy, whole and well. Since the funeral, my relationship with my only sibling has deteriorated horribly. I feel as though I have experienced two incredible losses. The benefit in all of this is that my intimacy with the Savior has intensified, and I am able to rest in Him, knowing that He has allowed all of this for a purpose. When my heart is set on trust in Jesus, I am safe. Lovely post.

By: elaine @ peace for the journey

elaine @ peace for the journey — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:25:06 +0000

I’ve had a few times of really sensing intimacy with God in these last few months. Not long ago, I was walking my students back to the classroom from lunch. They were not listening and making all kinds of racket. In those few moments, I stepped back from the situation and realized God’s footsteps alongside me. It transformed the moment in profound measure. God was with me and, together, we were able to give the moment some worth …

I’m at a place in my journey with God where I more readily accept mystery – really, expect it. It’s freeing.

Blessed Bethlehem walk, friend!

By: Alicia Britt Chole

Alicia Britt Chole — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:48:20 +0000

In reply to Karla Ford. Thank you for commenting, Karla. Yep, the free-fall :-). May God help us all!

By: Karla Ford

Karla Ford — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:46:29 +0000

Wow,the parallel right at the end got me. I’ve known for some time that my desire for control was somehow wrong even though instinctive. But I’m still asking God to give me the ability to embrace the free fall of following Him without any sense of control.