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Joyce Petrich's avatar

I love it when God “answers” so specifically as He did for you. You are on your path and doing what I love to read in Eph 2:10— “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (NIV)

You tell the story with such anticipation and excitement in your “voice.” I smiled all the way through to the end when you said, “all eating a Eucharistic Tomato sandwich,” which as a girl from Texas I grew up eating! Thank you for my Monday smile.

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Potter's Inn's avatar

So good to read your response! Thank you!

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Susan Wells's avatar

I love God’s timing and affirmation of your new home and church. Also, of the one scripture you would want to share without hesitation! This is a gift of Elizabeth’s sensitivity and your readiness and willingness to share God’s love for you and for each of us. 🙏🏻🦋 Can’t wait!

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Alice Anne Merritt's avatar

I love everything about this! All the beautiful God moments, the friendships, tomato sandwiches as a celebration! I love how God sends the most clear messages sometimes. And for you in your new home, a strong affirmation of place and time! What A Blessing!

I am also touched by your reference to the liturgy. Having grown up in the liturgical church, I have heard and read the scriptures almost every Sunday. That’s an abundance of scripture over my lifetime that is written on my soul! Many Sundays I have thought of how my brothers, sister, and other relatives and many church friends were hearing and pondering the very same words as they worshipped. I am so thankful for this connection.

Thank you for sharing this piece and your heart and soul.

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Potter's Inn's avatar

Alice, so great to hear from you. I love your perspective here. Thank you for putting into words some of the benefits of the liturgical world! It took me a few decades to find it!!! Hope our paths can cross soon!

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Jenness Gilles's avatar

WOWOWOW! Burning bush moment for sure! In my latest email re Day Retreat at NessDoor, I explain a similar experience, albeit not as comprehensive, Sunday morn. Love this for you.Would love to hear the sermon as well.

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Potter's Inn's avatar

Hey there… I’ll try to post a link to the service.

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Hallie's avatar

Steve, I just love this! What a beautiful “tomato sandwich” moment to pause and mark. I’m so glad you wrote about it! I want to hear your sermon!💛

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Thank you! I’ll try to post a link.

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Peter M. Ivey's avatar

Wow...Thank you for sharing this, Steve! It is so encouraging to hear stories like this, clear examples of God's loving and gracious pursuit of our hearts...I'm excited for you, friend.

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Potter's Inn's avatar

Thank you! Your words express how I’m interpreting all this… thanks!

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Sharon Roshek's avatar

Fabulous, how God works?!!!!!

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Potter's Inn's avatar

You would have loved this setting dear friend and the blt!!!

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Sharon Roshek's avatar

I think I will have a BLT party---tomatoe Gala!

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Potter's Inn's avatar

We are available!

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Allison Denning's avatar

I love this post!! That’s the Steve Smith we remember!!

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Potter's Inn's avatar

You are funny! Thank you dear friend!

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I love your description. Summer season and summer soul care! Yum!

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