Comments on: Epiphany – There and Back Again: An Unexpected Journey

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:27:20 +0000

It’s so easy to settle into safety and predictability, even in our spiritual lives. Lord help us.

By: Ruth Barton

Ruth Barton — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:49:54 +0000

In reply to Jeffery James. Thank you, Jeff. Your sharing here is so meaningful, esp. the fact that this piece has renewed your hope in the midst of a long journey of seeking. We all need hope so much these days!

By: V Luckey

V Luckey — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:43:30 +0000

In reply to Tony Frank. YES!!! I love that "playing the role of Gandalf." I think I'll you've changed how I'll view Ruth from here on out! LOL!! (But I mean it)

By: V Luckey

V Luckey — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:40:16 +0000

I needed this so much! It clarified what God is inviting me into this season and I am so very grateful. And I love that this started with a connection to some of my favorite movies!

By: Jeffery James

Jeffery James — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:37:38 +0000

Thank you for your words and your blessing. Thank you also for introducing me to the seasons of the church year so many years ago in Transforming Community 6. They have been a strong anchor in my spiritual journey and keep me connected with my desire to find Christ in my ordinary life. There is so much to ponder in what you’ve written. For me in this epiphany, it is the fact that that this account teaches us that “there is something inherently valuable in the journey itself and our willingness to risk everything to take it”. Sometimes on the journey it is so difficult to keep our bearings. Maybe they were like me because sometimes I wake up and wonder, “where the $&%^ am I God?” I have been actively seeking God’s revelation in a certain area for two years and sometimes I wonder if I have gotten anywhere. Yet the reminder that God will show up when we are actively seeking him renews my hope. I know there is likely a long road ahead of me, so the encouragement is a kind balm. Thank you. Grateful always for your willingness to stay on the journey and share it with us! Peace.

By: Ruth Barton

Ruth Barton — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:56:44 +0000

In reply to Joel Miller. Amen!

By: Joel Miller

Joel Miller — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:34:43 +0000

Lord, help us to be courageous magi in these days of threat. But also help us to welcome magi who may be seeking what God wants to reveal in and through our lives.
Thank you for this re-orienting word, Ruth.

By: Ruth Barton

Ruth Barton — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:00:03 +0000

In reply to Tony Frank.

Aww…thank you, Tony! I love your phrase “I am noticing my attachments….” Here’s hoping we can all do that in the new year so we can say yes to the invitation to venture out!

By: Ruth Barton

Ruth Barton — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:58:32 +0000

In reply to Mark Cheatwood. You're welcome! I'm with you, Mark...needing to steep in these themes over time vs. just giving them a one-time read.

By: Tony Frank

Tony Frank — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:01:30 +0000

Thank you Ruth for playing the role of Gandalf in so many of our lives…I’m noticing my attachments to doilies and teacups and stretching to receive the invitation to venture out…