When God Hits Below the Belt

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When God Hits Below the Belt
Sometimes he pulls us into the ring?but he always gives us grace to endure.
Mark Gignilliat
I'm not sure how to tell my children that God is dangerous. No doubt, I want them to nestle up to Aslan's furry mane, safe and warm. But with enough life lived, disappointment felt, and loss endured, they will soon find out that he has teeth?big, sharp ones. He is good, but he is not safe, as C. S. Lewis said. And sometimes snuggling turns into a brawl. ... continue reading >>

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