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“Now. Maybe you think it is arrogant or self centered, or ridiculous for me to believe that God bothered to wiggle a cheap bolt out of my new used car because he or she needed to keep me away for a few days until just the moment when my old friend most needed me to help her mother move into whatever comes next. Maybe nothing conscious helped to stall me so that I would be there when I could be most useful. Or maybe it did. I’ll never know for sure. And anyway, it doesn’t really matter.”

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Book:Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
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Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

This book is a collection of essays that delve into the author's journey of faith, offering a blend of personal stories and philosophical musings on the nature of spirituality. The narrative is interspersed with the author's experiences, providing a unique perspective on the complexities of religious belief and its role in everyday life. more

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Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an American novelist born on April 10, 1954. Her works are known for their humor, directness, and profound emotional depth, primarily exploring themes of family, faith, and self-discovery. more

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