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Trena Garrett's avatar

Thank you…for calling Jesus followers up out of the debate and into the thing we are to be known for - LOVING one another. And for not sharing your opinions on the topics. I am with you on this journey to love God and others as we stumble through this human life. ❤️

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

I’m so weary of the debating. It’s not only so distracting but it hurts people all around us.

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Gigi's avatar

This is SO SO good. What a good reminder! We are not judges. We are witnesses. That's a beautiful calling.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Thank you. Yes! It is beautiful and freeing!

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Janelle's avatar

Yes. Yes. Yes. My God, YES. I have been the Pharisee piling stones and pointing fingers, and I am now so many of the people I have pointed fingers at in the past. It is heart-wrenching to endure the very same distanced judgment from dearly-loved ones who have yet to drop their stones. Thank you for this. ❤️

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Takes one to know one, doesn’t it? I’m with you there. Been on both sides of that fence. ❤️

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Sandy Grant's avatar

I feel like this may be the most important thing I will read this month. I will re-read this many times. Your words tell a beautiful story of what it’s like to live in love. So well-written, Leslie.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

That’s so kind. I appreciate your encouragement.

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Linda Wright's avatar

This makes sense, Jesus’ kind of sense on how to love others. Thank you. I love the pizza scramblet

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Thank you. And you need to try it!

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Christina's avatar

I love the way you write about our roots being intertwined…so much to think about, I want to reread it. Thanks for sharing! You words are a gift to us

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Thank you ❤️

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Shauna's avatar

I’m very into this. Yes.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

I’m very into you.

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Kelly Hicks's avatar

Amen Leslie! Great words. 😍

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Thanks babe.

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Joyanne's avatar

I've got tears standing in my eyes after reading and re-reading this post. Thank you for speaking to my heart today. May your vacation provide refreshment in all God's best ways.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Aw thanks for the well wishes and I’m thankful these words met you today.

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Katie Rouse's avatar

This was such a good read. Thank you for sharing so well what, I think, so many of us are feeling.

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Leslie Trovato's avatar

Thank you. I’m glad it resonated.

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Douglas Trovato's avatar

Wow! Your amazing.

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Sarah Southern's avatar

THIS THIS THIS!! Leslie -- this is wise and kind and thoughtful and introspective. Grateful for this essay today, friend.

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