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The Paradox of the Mother’s Hand: The Infinite Power of Fragility

The Paradox of the Mother’s Hand: The Infinite Power of Fragility

Somehow, we all know what a “spiritual hand” is.

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When you read about the “hand of God,” it’s natural to imagine some sort of hand. Even though God is Spirit, we are told he has hands, feet, fingers, ears, eyes, face, etc. Apparently, such anthropomorphisms carry profound significance. Eventually, we realize that spiritual hands, feet, arms, and faces truly exist — they are realities of w…

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