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Jonathan Michael Huls's avatar

Beautiful! The Steller’s jay is one of the most beautiful creatures to behold in nature. They migrate through western Montana where I live, and I am so impressed by how beautiful they are.

Now I’m even more impressed! Thanks for a lovely article.

Gilda Wray's avatar

Thank you!! Aren’t they simply magnificent! I love seeing them. What a gift! Behold is exactly the right word. 🥰

E. K. Galle's avatar

“The renewal — anakainōsis — is His renovation from within. Not a self-improvement project dressed in spiritual language, but the Spirit’s deep reordering of the inner life.”

So well articulated.

Gilda Wray's avatar

Thank you. When I saw this and understood; it felt like a deep breath full of love. ❤️

Faron Thebeau's avatar

The prose and verse are beautifully written, but the message they carry has great value. One of the most effective articles I've read on here in a long time. Great work.

Gilda Wray's avatar

Thank you so much. This note means more to me than I can easily express. I write from a quiet place, often wondering whether any of it reaches anyone. To hear this from someone whose work I deeply respect is a gift I will carry for a long time. I am grateful our paths crossed here.

Faron Thebeau's avatar

Likewise, I needed that devotion this morning

Gilda Wray's avatar

I am so very glad that it blessed you. God is so very good!

jspringer's avatar

Eloquent, sensitive writing. I love your heart for God.

Gilda Wray's avatar

Thank you so much. I’m deeply grateful the reflection spoke to you and that you felt the heart behind it.

Mary P. Bowman's avatar

Beautifully said. His Glory and grace. His love for us.

Gilda Wray's avatar

Thank you so much. I’m so touched that is what came through to you — His glory, His grace, and His love for us.