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Loren Warnemuende's avatar

I get this! It’s a reassuring reminder after a summer of mental pouring out—makes sense why I haven’t had the bandwidth to write.

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Writing quotes....thanks for asking. I recently responded to a thread on Notes on Substack re: poets mentioning politics then went digging for this quote--it rings true right now.

“Politics can be the graveyard of the poet. And only poetry can be his resurrection.” Langston Hughes (1964)

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deborah7isheaven's avatar

This really resonated with me. And I was so happy to see your name on it.

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Heather Cadenhead's avatar

This is so good and so timely for me. Thanks so much for sharing these important thoughts, Sam!

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SDG Morgan's avatar

Once heard a pastor say:

“Pray yourself full, preach yourself empty.”

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Amy's avatar

This puts words to my feelings and gives me hope! 💛

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Jennifer Degani's avatar

Thanks for this reminder!

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Sarah Dredge's avatar

This is a good reminder. God blessed rest by His own participation in rest. It's a precious gift. You've brought to mind how the Psalm says He gives to His beloved in sleep.

Isaiah says 'in quietness and rest you shall be saved.' Sweet comfort.

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Doug Gates's avatar

This "do less" is an EO idea. It seems to make sense, finding freedom in obedience to Christ ec.

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Rachel S. Donahue's avatar

Good words. Thank you, Sam!

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