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Rachel Sanchez's avatar

As a fellow side-gig writer who went to school for education and never became a teacher, I really adore this piece 🥹 I’ll never get tired of hearing how the Lord works all things for our good and His glory!

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

MY PEOPLE!!! Thank you Rachel.

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Tohru Inoue's avatar

It’s funny how many “unnecessary” things help us commune with God…

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

So true

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Rebecca Jantzi's avatar

Your words (and piano skills) are beautiful! Also I know have another copy of a beautiful Bible to add to my collection. Because photography + Scripture is my favorite combination. :)

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

It really is so pretty :)

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Nikki Powers's avatar

I'm thinking I need to buy this too! Why be in regular psalms when you can be in immersive psalms?!

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Regina McIntosh's avatar

Some might think writing or reading is unnecessary. I believe it’s a lifeline, a place to rest and revive, a light that survives the test of time and trial! Love this

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you Regina!

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Lisa Allen Kennard's avatar

I highly recommend Alicia’s Ecclesiastes Bible study: Eternity in our Hearts

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you Lisa :)

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Lisa Allen Kennard's avatar

Love hearing the story of Jack investing in the chair for your comfort, creativity, and creative writing that praises God’s power and grace. Well done!

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Taylor Thomas's avatar

I too have always had a special chair for all of my unnecessary things - and I’m so grateful God meets us there! And thank you for all of these beautiful resources - excited to check them out.

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thanks Taylor 🤍 I’m so grateful too

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Ishah Naomi's avatar

Love the story behind the blue chair 💺❤️ And yes, you do write beautifully!

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you SO MUCH Ishah

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Linda Stoll's avatar

I absolutely love this ode to your chair, your dreams, your work, your calling.

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you Linda!!

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AnnaClaire Helene's avatar

LOVE this story, love this thread, LOVE the unnecessary things! Have thought about that too in relation to writing (and honestly a lot of creativity) so this is beautiful to see it put into words.

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

LOVE you!!!

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Taliah Kendrick's avatar

Alicia, I love this. Grateful for your words!!!!

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you Taliah!!!

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Nikki Powers's avatar

🥹 Finished with tears because of 2 men (no, 3) in your life who were so generous with themselves for you. God is like that. He has placed you in this space for His good pleasure - this is how He designs family.

God has been SO good to you and this lavishness is a beautiful picture of who He is. That you take that awareness and give it right back to Him...🥹 this is worship.

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Tara's avatar

I always enjoy your writing and this one is another wonderful one. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you so much Tara!

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Lisa Lee Mills's avatar

This may very well be one of the most beautiful and touching posts I've ever read. Everything about it is life-giving. Alicia, I hope you are in a good place with your health. Saying a prayer for healing and gratitude for you. I'm glad you're here, in this space, reminding us to stay focused on what and who really matters. Blessings to you!

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Thank you so much Lisa!

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Alicia Hamilton's avatar

Welcome to Substack :) Wishing you all the best in writing and life!

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