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An Anchor for Your Soul
By Michelle Wallace

T

wo friends who I rarely get the chance
to speak with called in one day. One
friend called because her world was
rocked with news her mom had breast
cancer. She said, “I called because
you’re the greatest prayer warrior I know.” The
other called because she was very shaken over world
events. She said something similar: “You’re the strongest person of faith I know.” Somehow that’s both

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frightening and flattering all at one time. I want to be
known as someone firmly planted, yet I’m far from
piercing the darkness the way I see some of my heroes
in the faith breaking through.
I shared some thoughts with my friends. I’ll share
some thoughts with you; these are not deep and theological, nor will they answer all of life’s questions,
they’re simply truth that I know. First, there’s far
more going on than meets the eye. John Eldredge