Nancy Coombs, Author at Anglican Journal

Anglican Voices: Dreaming Small

Nancy Coombs — Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:53 +0000

“DREAM BIG!” Those words have always made me squirm. Back in my school days, well-meaning teachers and coaches said them to inspire. Instead, hearing them, I felt inadequate, like my ambition should be more super-sized. I embrace the art of doing little things—dreaming small, I call it. As God directs step after tiny step, together […]

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Puzzled by God

Nancy Coombs — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:05:58 +0000

“…all things work together for good to those who love God…” —Romans 8:28 Jigsaw puzzles are popular these days, but they intimidate me. People who enjoy them impress me—I’m often too impatient! A friend gave me a beautiful one, so I faced my fear. Its dizzying array of pieces—drawn from Victorian architect Owen Jones’s The […]

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Running to God

Nancy Coombs — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:02:56 +0000

“…let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” —Hebrews 12:1-2 I love running. “Pounding the pavement” some say, but I don’t run that hard. For me, it’s about submitting to God—spiritual running, if you like. I run not only to sweat […]

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