1.0Through the Lens of Faithhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaitheelliotthttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/author/eelliottDual nature - Through the Lens of Faithrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="2RsmKWEQv2"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/2018/02/dual-nature.html">Dual nature</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/2018/02/dual-nature.html/embed#?secret=2RsmKWEQv2" width="600" height="338" title="“Dual nature” — Through the Lens of Faith" data-secret="2RsmKWEQv2" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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It seems ironic in a way to see snow right next to a sandy beach and the ocean just beyond. One would expect only sunshine and summer weather to accompany time at the beach. We each have seasons in our lives that may appear contradictory. We may feel we are on the verge of a…http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/files/2018/01/IMG_4619-e1517683029466-225x300.jpg