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I think this is very kind because I love to draw out what He gives me. Diagrams... [Read Blog](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/behind-the-wall) [![](https://wendygerdes.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAGErSbMQms.png)](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/the-god-we-see) [Identity](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/tag/identity) [Spiritual Formation](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/tag/spiritual-formation) May 8, 2024 ### [The God We See](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/the-god-we-see) Psalm 34:4-5 (CSB) "Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed." 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[Read Blog](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/the-humble-life) [![](https://wendygerdes.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFuSg0KRW8.png)](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/faulty-views) [Life With God](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/tag/life-with-god) [Identity](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/tag/identity) [Spiritual Formation](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/tag/spiritual-formation) [Disillusionment](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/tag/disillusionment) September 13, 2023 ### [Faulty Views](https://wendygerdes.com/wendy-gerdes/faulty-views) Hi friends! I realized today that it's been three weeks since I last wrote! It's been a very busy three weeks with a... 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