God
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Minor Musings of Movies: Gandalf’s Voice and the Holy Spirit
There’s a scene in Lord of the Rings that powerfully illustrates how God can and will speak to us. Frodo holds the ring of power and stands on the a lakeside shore. He is on the edge of choosing to step onto a difficult and lonely path. Tears in his eyes, he thinks these thoughts: Continue reading
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Minor Musings over Movies: Fireworks
I love this scene in Lord of the Rings where Gandalf has arrived in the Shire, driving his wagon, and the children flock to him excitedly. They expect fireworks from him and as he rides along with no fireworks in sight, their faces fall and they question him with a twinge of disappointment. Then, suddenly, Continue reading
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Minor Musings over Movies: Disturber of the Peace
Frodo: Before you came along, we Bagginses were very well thought of. Gnadlaf: Indeed? Frodo: Never had any adventures or did anything unexpected. Gandalf: If you’re referring to the incident with the Dragon, I ws barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out the door. Frodo: Whatever you did, you’ve Continue reading
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Mindfulness when Struggling with Sin
For most of my life, my response to my own sin was to cry my eyes out, plead with God for forgiveness, and feel badly for days after the act. I do not think crying is an inappropriate response if your heart is truly breaking. We do not need to plead with God if we Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
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