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Thank you for addressing the Gaza/West Bank crisis. My father is a Christian Palestinian who grew up in Ramallah. Few Christians understand or want to talk about what is or has been going on there although more conversations now— more obvious now. Many people have no idea the suffering since at least 1948. Thank you.

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Jan 2Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thanks for this post and for this awesome newsletter! Grateful for your ministry. Btw how did I miss the summer series! 🤷🏽‍♀️Going back now to read EVERYTHING I missed.

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Diana, I have been reading Tim Alberta's latest book, "The Kingdom, the Power and rhe Glory. He would be a great guest for a Cottage conversation.

I continue to find the Cottage inspiring, insightful and encouraging. I'm looking forward to what's coming in 2024.

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Thank you so much for sharing light, hope, peace and love this past year. You've inspired me and helped me to think and learn. Just know that your work is much appreciated. Philippians 1:3

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There are no words to express my gratitude over the past months especially this last week laying in a hospital bed. I was writing my Substack when hit with near disaster. Sadly I don't know whether to finish that piece or not. It is the Christmas story from a spiritual anthropologist. The story becomes even richer when the cultural context is included. My many friend who also follow you want very much for me to publish. Your walking through these last weeks have been so helpful. Time will tell. We are all give God's Grace through you

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Dec 28, 2023Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you for sharing the stories from 2023. The Girls Are Not Okay gave me food for thought as I am part of a Coalition that works to prevent substance abuse and promote mental health in teens. A domestic violence center is also part of the Coalition. They have been in!the high schools talking about dating and sexual violence. The High School YRBS is scheduled for this spring in our area and it will be enlightening to see what it shows concerning the mental and physical state of our girls.

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Thank you for everything you have given us this year - and looking forward to next!

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Diana, You have created a very impressive body of work over the year. I cannot wait to see what 2024 brings. D

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Dec 28, 2023Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you, Diana, for your thoughtful words and especially inspiring images from this Advent…much appreciated! Happy New Year to you and your beloveds!

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Dec 28, 2023Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you Diana for your voice of clarity and challenge in these unusual times. Keep spreading light in dark corners and continue to be courageous. May you have an abundance of well being.

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