Lines By Lee: God Is Love

Last week I approached a woman. When she saw me she said, "You look wonderful." Of course I liked the sound of that. Then she added, "I love you." I was not expecting that! She was not my wife.

Hopefully you are still reading. The lady with the kind words was a patient of mine. On a few previous occasions we had good conversations, but typically she is too tired or weak to talk. One time when I told her I was the chaplain she simply said, "I am Lutheran," and closed her eyes. I guess I don't look like a Lutheran.

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