Light of Lesser Degree

One does not look at the sun
unshaded, often how we approach 
truth for the sake our children,
for the sake of the novice, nibbling
at the edges of faith....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Roper Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 7:29 PM
So hard to watch our words and actions in front of children. But , we are their roll models they look up to. Sending you blessings
DiMino Avatar
October 19, 2022 at 4:57 AM
Doing as we do...saying as we say. No need for them to know everything, at 5 and 10. May our hearts say what needs to be cleanly said, sanitized for ourselves as well. Thank you, Eve. Blessings my friend.
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October 18, 2022 at 5:48 PM
Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.” “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name— the LORD— in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.”…
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October 19, 2022 at 5:55 AM
Christ is our Blessed Intermediary.
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