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Emily P. Freeman's avatar

If I wasn’t already a paying subscriber I would pay immediately just to read these. You’re speaking our language. Never stop ever.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

Love you forever.

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Gina Hannah's avatar

Amen and Amen! The bridge between our now and our one day! Agree w/ @Emily P Freeman - never stop ever.

“Advent is an upending. A reversal. A reckoning. A longing. A loneliness. It is the bridge between our now and our one day, where kingdom things constantly shift into focus if we are paying attention.”

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Mindy's avatar

I’ve been so looking forward to this and was thrilled that you also narrated it for us. Lately grappling with all the people suffering in this world. This helps give me space to hold all of that and still have a sliver of hope.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

My Christmas gift from me to you! 😄 Recorded in my closet. 😂

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Ifediri Johnson's avatar

Luke 1:78-79: A message of hope and salvation

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Betty's avatar

Shannan, thank you, for sharing from darkness and sleeplessness...a night watch that is "real." I look forward to more. Tender mercies to you.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

And to you, Betty!

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Fiona Fox's avatar

“galaxies of hope...we’re not alone...we hold on...everything can be made new.”

Amen. May it be so.

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Karen's avatar

This was just a deep cleansing, calming breath! TY for being up in the night writing!!

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Heather Fiordalice's avatar

Oh Shannan! This was so beautiful to read in my quiet house this morning (everyone else sleeps). I am subscribing to The Soup again!

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Shannan Martin's avatar

I'm so glad, Heather! I hope you enjoy the next 9 of them. :)

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Diane Pierre's avatar

You write so raw and beautifully. Thank you.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

I'm glad it you're here!

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

I have such a long and tortured relationship with night. This was beautiful and helpful to me. Trying to believe in the galaxies of hope.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

Trying with and for you. ✨✨✨

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Cindy's avatar

Thank you for sharing your heart and giving me thoughts to ponder that will draw me closer into His goodness and grace.

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Erika A. Bernal's avatar

Amazing.

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Kimberley Ludwig's avatar

This is just some gorgeous writing. I’ll be returning to this several times in the coming days.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed it and there are 9 more days to follow!

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Sabrina's avatar

Simply beautiful and relevant. Thank you Shannan. “My beaten down heart” needed this.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

Solidarity, friend.

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Carol Weiler's avatar

Your writing is so beautiful it moved me to tears.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

We are a congregation of criers here, Carol. You belong here. xo

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B Smith's avatar

Found myself in tears all the way through this one, and even now as I type. Thank you for your words, and your heart.

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Shannan Martin's avatar

May they be cleansing tears. xo

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