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The Humane Sapiens's avatar

What a beautiful allegory about perspective and divine presence.

Sometimes the most profound truths are invisible to us because we're too close to see the whole picture. The elephant's love reminds us that care often comes from sources we cannot fully comprehend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Thank you for this, my soul needed it! 🙏

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Carla Walrath's avatar

Sean, you are brilliant! What a wonderful way to help us grasp the immensity and complexity of God! How wise of Shelby to write you!

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Lauree's avatar

From a retired elementary educator:

Yes, Shelby will get it.

And many other youngsters.

And many adults who struggle with the whys.

I can see this as a children’s book, sir.

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Sheri K's avatar

Absolutely!! It would be a fantastic book!!!

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Lauree's avatar

Right?🤩

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Anne Arthur's avatar

YES! This would make a great children's book. With Sean's beautiful drawings too.

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Chet Daugherty's avatar

Beautiful story, I love it . My life also has been protected, nurtured ,comforted and loved by the unseen . I have come to know him and daily seek to love him more.

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Julie RN's avatar

Sean, you chose a great analogy between the Elephant and the Ant. We never know what inspiration may come to us from the Holy Spirit, but I’m sure 10-year-old Shelby was not confused. You gave her very difficult, but important question, a very fine answer. ✝️

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Ernie in River City's avatar

Verily.

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Shirlea's avatar

Keep preaching the way only you can do it! The world needs you!

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Chris's avatar

Thou art a wise man!

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Paul McCutchen's avatar

Always listen to "Heart felt questions" from young people. Think about what you say because a lot of times the questions may appear as a joke but are serious, and they are looking for serious answers.

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Kristine Miller's avatar

Very, VERY good parallel to our Mighty God and Loving Father. Love this

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Mark Lee Taylor's avatar

Sean, you’re sentimental, which I am not, but because you are so obviously sincere, I admire it. Many times, your writing also evokes feelings of hope and possibilities in humankind within me. That almost never happens. Thank you so much.

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Ralph Williamson's avatar

Mark, it'll never happen if you always expect it won't. I'm not Pollyanna, or Mary Poppins, but as slow as I am that's what I figured out. Life/Expections are what you make them. You n I can't fix everything, but maybe one thing at a time?

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BEL's avatar

Wow! What an intriguing earthly story with a spiritual application! Hope this blesses for whom it was intended.

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Mildred McCaskill's avatar

Amen.

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Lknotts's avatar

You always delight!

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Joseph Payne's avatar

In addition to being a great musician and an incredible columnist, have you ever considered becoming a Sunday school teacher?

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MR's avatar

Sean, you made perfect sense to me. Shelby will get it too.

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Joe derrington's avatar

The same way GOD is for us,beautiful.

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