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    Until the very end, Jesus thought of others. He wa Until the very end, Jesus thought of others. He washed the disciples’ feet; prayed for them; healed the soldier’s ear; looked after His broken-hearted mother; encouraged the thief on the cross. Until the end, He thought of others, though He could have said, “I am busy being in agony here. Leave Me be. I have been abandoned by My Father while bearing your sins. Don’t ask any more of Me.” But He didn’t. He never disentangled His heart from love, from grace, though He had every reason to. On this Holy Week, though the world is full of discord that wounds, may Jesus help us not to disentangle our hearts from love. From grace. May He give us the desire to think of others before ourselves. To forgive wholeheartedly, and ask for forgiveness quickly. May the Lord Jesus enter into the troubled and lost Jerusalems of our hearts.
    THE ROYAL ARTISAN has been out for a few months no THE ROYAL ARTISAN has been out for a few months now ... have you had a chance to read it yet? It would mean the world to me if you were able to leave a review on a retailer site. Reviews make the algorithm on these sites happy, which in turn means, they will recommend the book to other readers.
    Why am I holding German and Swiss flags, you may a Why am I holding German and Swiss flags, you may ask? Because I have tremendous news! We are adding a new language to my family of books, thanks to the amazing Adonia Verlag publishers who are releasing Pearl in the Sand! Adonia is a truly unique publisher that focuses not only on the written word, but also on Christian music. They have a youth choir that is performing an original play based on . . . Rahab! Which is why as the choir travels through Switzerland this spring, they will be making Pearl in the Sand available for readers after each performance. And of course the book will be available through the usual channels as well. They are already working on The Hidden Prince for their next book. Excuse me while I go dance a little jig. OK. I am back! I am praying that the right readers will get a hold of this novel in Germany and Switzerland, and that God’s purposes will be fulfilled through this story of grace and love.
    A blessed Persian New Year and Happy first day of A blessed Persian New Year and Happy first day of spring, my dears. Some of you wanted to know more about haftseen, the spread with the seven special elements starting with S. This is an ancient tradition that some think goes back 3000 years, which is to say some of the symbolic meanings are more of a guess than exact. Sonbol (hyacinth): the beauty of spring. Samanoo (sprouted wheat pudding): the ancient Persians would sprout wheat in the early spring and cook it down for hours. The sprouts have an incredibly sweet flavor. This was a luxury representing the sweetness of life. (Photo below) Seer (Garlic): medicine; healing. Serkeh (Vinegar): age, lasting. Seeb (apples): good health, sweetness. Senjed (oleaster fruit): Because senjed could be dried, it was one of the few fruits available in early spring. Some think it represents wisdom and love. If you peel it, it is powdery and sweet. Sekeh (coins): for provision and wealth. Traditionally, you would use silver or gold coins. Sabzeh (sprouted wheat grass): New life; spring. I didn’t get mine started in time this year. A few other elements that don’t start with S include a mirror and candles, which stand for the victory of light over darkness, and eggs, which stand for new life, new beginning, and fertility. Here I have shared a photo of my sister’s beautiful Haftseen, which is more typical of a traditional one.
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