Can We Talk?

Marc Christensen • April 9, 2020

Having A Chat With God


Marc:


The first is "Quiet Pool" and the second is "Lone Tree" - for me, both places I might have a chat with God. My daughter sent me a message "from God" that says something like, "Now that I've cleared your calendar, simplified your life and given you time - can we talk?"


"Quiet Pool", Photo by Marc Christensen 


"Lone Tree", Photo by Marc Christensen


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