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NEAL E CADORETTE's avatar

God has given us the gift of life. Do what you may with it but be ready to answer when he wants the gift back. May we all come out of this Christmas season renewed with hope and Grace towards our fellow men. And when God calls, we may all hear, well done, good and faithful servant. God Bless and Merry Christmas!

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Jenny Walsh's avatar

I needed this, thank you. Prayers for your family.

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Bill Coons's avatar

LONGFELLOW ROCKS!

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Bob P.'s avatar

Amen Erick “Radio Man” Erickson. Prayers for your family and your own health.

Your essay was meaningful, informative, and inspiring. Thank you for what you do.

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Jim Schroeder's avatar

Erik, May God Bless you and your family this Christmas season and throughout the new year. Jim and Sharon Schroeder

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Bev Roe's avatar

My prayers for your dear wife, you and children that God will fill you all with assurance, love, strength. And God's healing. God loves you all so very much. If you were the only one on earth, He would still have suffered and died for you. Amen

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Kevin Browne's avatar

Thanks - beautifully written! A blessed and merry Christmas to you and yours

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David B's avatar

Thank you Erick for this wonderful story. It reminds me of the fact that no matter how terrible things in this world can become-there is a God in heaven who greatly desires a relationship with each one of us. But He leaves the choice to us. He would never force anyone to go the way that is taught in the scriptures. May the readers of these comments choose rightly! Merry Christmas everyone!

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Luther Maloney's avatar

This is a time of testing and spiritual warfare. The faithful are being tested and attacked.

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Ray Skibba's avatar

Awesome, tremendous. Have a wonderful Christmas. Praying for you, your wife, and children. Much love.

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Mike Hennessy's avatar

Throw the switch to the "off" position for two weeks. We can get by for that long without your excellent understanding. Get outdoors as much as possible together. Enjoy beauty from your God.

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Nancy Brost's avatar

Thank you! That was uplifting after all the negativity around us.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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Bob Neese's avatar

It's always good to get "the rest of the story". Thanks for that from Longfellow.

Last night, we had a beautiful Christmas gift...... it was watching Kevin Costner's "The First Christmas". Highly recommended. Take time to watch, with your family. Put everything 'on pause' for a couple of days. Create a space in your life for quiet, reflection, and Peace.

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Sam Patrick's avatar

Just when I started feeling sorry for myself over some menial things that were going wrong, I read your piece and it brightened my day. Thank you for your continuing insights, ideas and positivity about our nation and world. Today and every day since becoming a subscriber, I am thankful for Erick Erickson. Merry Christmas.

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Mark Miller's avatar

Merry Christmas Erick!

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Raz Shafer's avatar

Amen.

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