tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347107000995359188.post5787601496401636566..comments2008-03-07T00:44:34.251-05:00Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00924962076590041292noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5347107000995359188.post-61344785836329022162008-03-07T00:44:00.000-05:002008-03-07T00:44:00.000-05:00Dear Sister Carolyn,<BR/><BR/>Having followed The Way for 38 years...yesterday a true Refuge appeared for me: <BR/><BR/>I discovered at Borders Bookstore "The gospel of Ruth," and your deep giftedness. <BR/><BR/>I'd never heard of you before....and 'chanced' upon your book while browsing.<BR/><BR/>(You may be pleased to note that Borders prominently featured yours in their "New in Hardback" section--right inside their main entrance...)<BR/><BR/>I was totally captivated in ten minutes. <BR/><BR/>The combining of the historicity of Ruth's culture, penetrating unveilings of her intent and struggles, and bringing the relational dynamics to light in such a way that speaks to the deepest part of your reader's heart thru profoundly applicable deep biblical revelation of the Heart and Intent of God....riveted me to my chair for three hours. <BR/><BR/>I cancelled 2 other appointments in the process.<BR/><BR/>The church NEEDS more eyes like yours that peer deeply into the cross-section of God's Transforming Grace and sovereignty lived out thru our interpersonal relationships.<BR/><BR/>I have just gone thru a very, very hard time in my walk with Him.<BR/><BR/>"The Gospel of Ruth" wonderfully enfleshes the deep mystery (and Glory!) of His Calling upon us -- lived out in our relationships -- and gives me great encouragement to more fully embrace our God...who sometimes says, "No."<BR/><BR/>THANK YOU SO MUCH for your loving, articulate and captivating map into His Heart....and helping me to say, "Yes, Lord" in response. <BR/><BR/>You have truly helped me in a most difficult time....and I am only on page 32.<BR/><BR/>Gregory Beneschgsb4vashttp://openid.aol.com/gsb4vasnoreply@blogger.com