When I rescued Blue, his healing required 13 months of painful baths. From his perspective, I was the source of his pain. From my perspective, I was the source of his healing.
I couldn't explain the theology to him. I could only get in the tub and hold him.
This episode explores the difficult reality of spiritual pruning:
Why God cuts away things we think we need
The difference between punishment and pruning
How to trust the Gardener when the shears are sharp
The lesson of Blue's baths: Presence > Explanation
🐾 Episode Highlights:
The weekly battle of the nail grinder
Blue's 13-month recovery from mange
Addie's trauma from a bad vet experience
Why God doesn't always explain the pain, but always shares it
For anyone walking through a season of loss, pain, or confusion.
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