what women have taught me, part 1

women have taught me, what?

Mum, that ‘mothers will forget their children.’ Isaiah 49:15-16. It is not a question in the original Hebrew, but a Statement.

Barbara, a reflection on enduring love, even in unfaithfulness. Hosea 11:8 ‘How can I give you up, Ephraim? … My heart is changed within me; all my compassion is aroused.’

Priscilla, healing from Psalm 126, ‘When the Lord restored the fortunes of^[a] Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy…’

Pepper, my dog, unconditional love, Proverbs 19: 22a ‘What a man desires is unfailing love…’

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