Lovely Carissa, “writing ” has been one of the gifts bestowed upon you in and despite the frowning providence of God in your life. The essence of your words is like an undying flame of hope, whose origin was once a lingering light, fanned by the dark night of your soul.
But God.. A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth. Isaiah 42:3
Deeply thankful for His relentless and eternal agape of God upon you, in Christ, an agape of choice, in the same measure and essence as the Father has agape, or loves, the Son! John 16:23b.
There has never been suffering left open ended, beyond a Holy purpose, for the children of God. His glory is exceedingly greater than the nothingness and deceit of mankind and to include the redeemed. With God, suffering is not for nothing.
Have not seen you in a long while and would be sweet to hug and kiss you!
Thank you and thankful for your transparent, faithful, and intentional heart, dearest Carissa.
Carissa, just read your posting about the church in Wales, then clicked on “your own story”. I am heartbroken to learn of the trauma you experienced but amazed at your gifting to use words and scripture to point to the light that is Jesus for yourself and others. I was blessed and encouraged by your writing. I’d love to hear about how you prepared to counsel others as you healed and recovered yourself.
Jo-Bette, I really appreciate your sweet comment, and I'm humbled by God's mercy in those dark and treacherous times. I'd love to write more on what you mentioned–thank you for the feedback and encouragement!
Lovely Carissa, “writing ” has been one of the gifts bestowed upon you in and despite the frowning providence of God in your life. The essence of your words is like an undying flame of hope, whose origin was once a lingering light, fanned by the dark night of your soul.
But God.. A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth. Isaiah 42:3
Deeply thankful for His relentless and eternal agape of God upon you, in Christ, an agape of choice, in the same measure and essence as the Father has agape, or loves, the Son! John 16:23b.
There has never been suffering left open ended, beyond a Holy purpose, for the children of God. His glory is exceedingly greater than the nothingness and deceit of mankind and to include the redeemed. With God, suffering is not for nothing.
Have not seen you in a long while and would be sweet to hug and kiss you!
Thank you and thankful for your transparent, faithful, and intentional heart, dearest Carissa.
Pauline K. Heinselman
Pauline, your kind words refresh me! Thank you for your reminders of God's incredible agape. Sending many hugs and much love. <3
Carissa, just read your posting about the church in Wales, then clicked on “your own story”. I am heartbroken to learn of the trauma you experienced but amazed at your gifting to use words and scripture to point to the light that is Jesus for yourself and others. I was blessed and encouraged by your writing. I’d love to hear about how you prepared to counsel others as you healed and recovered yourself.
Much love in Jesus, Jo-Bette Crescitelli
Jo-Bette, I really appreciate your sweet comment, and I'm humbled by God's mercy in those dark and treacherous times. I'd love to write more on what you mentioned–thank you for the feedback and encouragement!
Beautiful, as always!
Beautiful!!!!! 😍
Beautiful Carissa❤️
This is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing it!