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Christy Lozano's avatar

Mary I love your beautiful story, and the tears in my eyes tells me that my heart really loves it too!! There is no greater gift than forgiveness, and as you have said, the biggest beneficiary of this gift, is ourselves. Sometimes the hardest one to forgive is ourselves, and so we can not extend the gift, but like many things, forgiveness takes practice. As we practice, we find out the secret of freedom and overwhelming love and compassion for ourselves and others. This is what Jesus died for, so we must walk in forgiveness, as it is a command, and not a feeling.

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Eric Gordon's avatar

“I believe in Christ, like I believe in the sun — not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis

I love this quote. Thank you 😃

Happy Easter everyone

It is a good time to resurrect ❤️

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Marcia Tremblay's avatar

God bless you Mary, powerfully and beautifully written with the message of truth from the

Author of forgiveness, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Amen

Enjoy Easter Sunday ✝️🙌🏼🙏🏻

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Janet conrad's avatar

I love, love, love this article. Great writing, great story and glad to see Santa Barbara actually talking about the resurrection. Thank you for sharing it. 🙏🥰🙏

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Sandy Goe's avatar

Inspiring article Mary. Blessings to you and your family from The Goe's.

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Michael Wilson's avatar

We serve a living GOD...and through Him we live forever. Sadly, we do not always forgive others like the Almighty does...He forgets all about it. Thanks for the uplifting story.

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Bob Laughlin's avatar

Thank you. As a Believer myself, your words were wonderful and very interesting about the King. I commend you.

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callajcorner's avatar

Mary, Loved your vignette and take on forgiveness. Also, it's important to know how to forgive oneself from time to time. Calla

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Sherry Foster's avatar

What a spiritually uplifting story to live more in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Happy Blessed Easter everyone. The Perfect Little Gift Mary. ❤️❤️🕊🕊✨️✨️🇺🇲🇺🇲

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Deb Gallop's avatar

Loved your article "The King and I"

I too was at the Coronation...be it on the sidewalk outside of the Abbey. Your response to King Charles re. Montecito...classic!

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Scott Saunders, MD's avatar

I love this whole thing! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing, it has made my whole day!

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Dana Shrader's avatar

AWESOME Reverend Mary!!!

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Jeff barton's avatar

Mary, that was beautiful. God bless you.

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Mari Mender's avatar

“I believe in Christ, like I believe in the sun — not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis

Yes Amen

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Anne Kingsley's avatar

Great movement to have here in Santa Barbara... Let's unite!

Thanks for sharing Mary !

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Topeka's avatar

Happy Easter! ... Let's pray it is uneventful.

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