When Newness Isn't Easy (and failure as holy anticipation)
Commoners Communion with Strahan Coleman.Show Notes
There is often a distance between how we imagine God doing a thing, and how he really does it. If we're open to looking for it, we may just discover that we're already walking in the newness we've been praying for. Even when the day feels dark. When Newness Isn't Easy is a prayer and contemplation from Prayer Vol.01. You can find the book and more details about Commoners Communion at www.commonerscommunion.com. You can join me for a 7 class/7 week online prayer school this June 29! Vi...
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