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The Trinity Pt 1: The Divine Mystery

04/30/202112/04/2024 by Rebecca Archer Rhodes, posted in Uncategorized

Let's be honest. As believers, we admit that the doctrine of the Trinity is a challenge for our finite brains. We are also willing to confess that we are reluctant even to try to understand it. We readily accept that we were made in God's image, yet he is unlike us, as we are his … Continue reading The Trinity Pt 1: The Divine Mystery

Peace in the Mourning

06/01/202005/03/2021 by Rebecca Archer Rhodes, posted in Fearing Less, Kindness Matters

This morning as I sat on my screened porch, I tried to enjoy the sunlight streaming down from the sky and the light wind dancing through the trees. The birds were singing a sweet tune, as they do each morning, but my heart was not lifted by their song. This little porch is my retreat, … Continue reading Peace in the Mourning

Fear. I am ashamed to say that we are old familiar friends. I wrap myself up in it like a warm blanket. Not that it brings me comfort, because nothing could be further from the truth. I loathe indecision, but if I don’t make a decision, I won’t make the wrong decision. If I don’t put myself out there, I won’t be embarrassed or disliked or frowned upon. I’m not exactly sure when I became afraid to take risks. Fear crept stealthily into my life like kudzu in Georgia. Its growth remains unnoticed until you can’t find your car, or the person you always wanted to be. So this is me, attempting to fear less.

REBECCA ARCHER RHODES

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The Trinity Pt 1: The Divine Mystery

Peace in the Mourning