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Edward Holmes's avatar

Happy to know you Tanner.

I know your words are rooted in prayer, because they are a continued ministry to me in every new season of life for the last eight years.

Keep it up.

No pressure.👌

Laurie's avatar

I love the poem, In The Pause, I'm in a pause right now and this just spoke to me. God is so good and I know that I can still trust Him 💗🙏

Nancy Jarigese's avatar

I purchased your book a few months ago and am reading through it slowly. I just wanted to thank you for your work - I find both beauty and wisdom in it. It has been become a part of my morning each day.

I am kind of old now (70) and I see so much wisdom in your writing. Many years under my belt certainly shows that God works in unexpected (but ultimately the best) ways.

Marci Whitehurst's avatar

This is lovely and inspiring because of it's authenticity. Well said.

Geraldine Craw's avatar

Hi Tanner, lovely work. It is in the pause that we see the now; the colours of shells on the beach, the special curl of a wave. We live in a society that wants to rush ahead and miss the beauty and elegance of today, all reflecting the beauty and joy of the Lord God. Enjoy your pause.

Rachael Denny's avatar

Thank you for these words of encouragement.

Next Stage Dori's avatar

Beautiful reminders and great insight in this post, Tanner! Thanks!

Linda Koch's avatar

Both the poem and the comments preceding it are wonderful reminders to me that God has not abandoned or forgotten me. Waiting is hard, but I am learning that it is an opportunity for God to work in, on, and through me as I wait.

Great Edobi 🍁's avatar

God is teaching me how to remain in the mystery

That took my breath for a second.

Simply beautiful, thank you.

Rosemary Van Gelderen's avatar

I love this, Tanner. I'm in this season of waiting for my daughter to come home. It's hard work. Depending on God and not rushing in. I too am writing a book. Two thirds finished. Haven't worked on it in a couple of months. But it's there...as you said: simmering. You put into words what I've been feeling and felt guilty for. Love your book cover!

Keri's avatar

Thank you, Tanner. I needed this more than ever.

Karen Gomez's avatar

Thank you! I need to look at my life this way often.

Andrea Stoeckel (she/her/hers)'s avatar

Tanner, this is wonderful. Thank you

Tanner Olson's avatar

thanks for reading :)