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Sherry Shindelar's avatar

I love the comparison of a warm chocolate chip cookie on a winter's day:) It's cool to think of joy like that.

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Merry Heart Ink - Erma Ullrey's avatar

God's joy is soo wonderful, so rich, so fulfilling!!! Thanks for stopping by, Sherry!!! :)

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Bodhi's avatar

Congrats on your first substack post!! :)

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Merry Heart Ink - Erma Ullrey's avatar

Thank you, Bodhi! :)

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Robby Kautz's avatar

I love your perspective! There is much we will not understand in this life, but we can trust that God is faithfully our refuge and strength.

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Merry Heart Ink - Erma Ullrey's avatar

Amen!!! He is!! Thanks for stopping by!!! <3

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Peter U's avatar

Wonderful words of wisdom! There is so much truth in knowing God has humor for our benefit whenever we need it!

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Merry Heart Ink - Erma Ullrey's avatar

Hi and thanks for stopping by!!! Seems we need God and humor more and more!!! <3

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Becky Van Vleet's avatar

Happy New Year, Erma. I love the picture of your beautiful granddaughter! And I love the verses in Ecclesiastes that there is a time for everything.

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Merry Heart Ink - Erma Ullrey's avatar

Happy to you, too, Becky!! Whether we're in seasons of heartbreak or laughter, God is good all the time!!! <3

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Patti Shene's avatar

Congratulations on making the switch, Erma! Moving out of our comfort zone to something new can be intimidating. Great post. Thank you for sharing!

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