To look after typically means to care for, or to tend to; to take pains to keep someone comfortable who might be ill or elderly; or perhaps, to be diligent in meeting the needs of a child. The relationship assumed is typically one of a giver and a receiver, and often there is an asymmetryContinue reading “look after”
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reassurance
For those of you who have spent some time in evangelical Christian churches, you may be familiar with the word assurance as it is used and meant in the theological sphere – it tends to refer to the active work of the Spirit of God in the world and with our individual selves that mayContinue reading “reassurance”
what to expect – one word
The next few posts are meant to help you know what you can expect to find here. Each post will typically sit with just one word or short phrase. This is the pacing and the scope that feels about right to me. As if we are holding a magnifying glass, we’ll stay small, go slow,Continue reading “what to expect – one word”