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Wow. The message about fearful King Herod and what he did to retain power just stopped me in my tracks on this one year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection. Thank you Nadia

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Jan 6, 2022·edited Jan 6, 2022

A challenge, written with great respect: When will their insecurities end? We’ve been ‘lifting up examples of beneficent masculinity’ for a long time. This day marks a year from a grossly fearful display @ our US Capitol. We need better boundaries and protection, not more coddling.

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Thanks again for the Epiphany message which is timeless, and a reminder (I need lots of reminders) of God's love and care and the hope that brings!

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Jan 6, 2022·edited Jan 6, 2022

Thank you for the poem!

"Vainly we offer each ample oblation;

"Vainly with gold would his favor secure:

"Richer by far is the heart's adoration;

"Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwMEz4sNZrQ

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Love this! And how perfectly fitting for this day as we remember a year ago….fear personified in so many ways…

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You put out there, once again, profound brilliance. How appropriate TODAY to warn the Herods of the world to beware of love and justice.

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Oh. That last paragraph. How I needed to hear that tonight. Thank you.

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So I read this message earlier in the Chapel. I was moved by your take on power differential not needing to be the obstacle. I love having the version where I hear your voice and intonation. It gives me a beautiful view into how you view the piece. I’ve said before I love your writing but I’m really enjoying this new media format. Thank-you for the post Nadia. Much appreciated!

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Fantastic message, do not fear.

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Happy epiphany to you!!! You just blew my mind, with the phrase with fear cast out Joseph no longer had to see everything with the lens of what was in the past!!! Thank you!

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Thank you for holding up what is so basic and so ignored. From Abraham to John of Patmos, it's "Fear not," but we continue to miss the message.

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This post is so brilliant, Nadia. Thank you. You always broaden my mind and open my heart.

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