Who would stick around to wrestle a dark angel all night lo… - Barbara Brown Taylor

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Who would stick around to wrestle a dark angel all night long if there were any chance of escape? The only answer I can think of is this: someone in deep need of blessing; someone willing to limp forever for the blessing that follows the wound.

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