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Gino Curcuruto's avatar

The Approachable God: I really appreciate the concept of the approachability of Jesus and our invitation to become approachable too. Thanks for this one, A.J.!

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Alamo Dude's avatar

It is an interesting Faith the size of a mustard seed moment. Jesus is God-The Word made flesh. The Holy Spirit plus Man. God-Man. The woman is human, powered and illuminated/animated by God the Holy Spirit. From God’s Breath, the holy spirit into her breath, into her heart beat. So we had the reverse of Jesus touching Jesus. But with the Conduit of Faith, there was a jolt of energy the Jesus-Human felt passing from Him into her. A spark that instantly healed her.

God designed humans to communicate 67% by body language, 28% by intonation, and less than the rest by actual words. If you observe the Body Language in the Gospels, the biophysics through the Grace of the Holy Spirit via the Mercy of the Son will animate The Father’s Love for us all. Like the 3D pictures popping up out of 2D dots. 🧐

“If you Think you understand, that’s not God.”~St. Augustine

God Bless and Happy intimate adventure deeper and deeper into God=Love. 🙏🙏🙏

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cheryl zach's avatar

Your writing touches my heart as you disclose the beauties of Jesus. I appreciated your pointed but gentle chide of the church in its attitude towards women in ministry. Such a hot topic, lovingly addressed.

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Rob Fairbanks's avatar

AJ, I have really loved your last two posts. Keep up the work. By the way, I’m buddies with a bunch of your friends in Spokane. Joe Wittwer is one of my best friends…for a long time. He speaks very highly of you.

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A.J. Swoboda's avatar

Rob! How fun. In fact, if my memory serves correctly, you served up in Alaska for a season of time?

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Rob Fairbanks's avatar

That must be a different Rob. I’ve been here in Spokane in one capacity or another since 91. That makes me pretty old, but not as old as Joe.😂

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A.J. Swoboda's avatar

Haha! It may be, also, that Fairbanks, Alaska is in my mind. So silly, me. Either way, friend, a gift to connect.

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Rob Fairbanks's avatar

Thanks, and again, I really appreciate your Substack and your writing. All the best.

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Mindi W's avatar

I struggle with being approachable is an understatement. I can hear God laughing as I type this. Let's say I have a lot of room for growth.

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A.J. Swoboda's avatar

Well, if my experience of you on this website is at all indicative, then you are doing great growing. You seem entirely pleasant to me. I’d “approach” for a conversation. Haha.

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Elizabeth Averill's avatar

Thank you-when we know who we are in Jesus we can honour others and celebrate their gifts.

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Mel Bjorgen's avatar

I loved this. I’m almost done with my first unit of CPE and will transition to a chaplain resident at a large hospital in August. This spoke to my chaplain heart.

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A.J. Swoboda's avatar

Love it! Congrats on almost being done. I see the end in sight for you. :)

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Steve T's avatar

That was super good. Thanks for sharing it. I have some learning to do. And we desperately need the touch of His hem today.

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A.J. Swoboda's avatar

You are welcome! Thanks for reading, friend.

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