{"product_id":"2940148183433","title":"Inspirations and Observations on The Spiritual Journey","description":"arrdvarks is an author, artist and carpenter. He is married and lives with his wife \u003cbr\u003eand cats. He eats a lot of candy. He’s a Christian with over twenty years of sobriety. \u003cbr\u003eThis book is a collection of thoughts throughout these years.\u003cbr\u003e**The Spirit of Jesus\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is not locked in a book.\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is not locked in a building with a temple.\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is not in rote memorized bible passages. \u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in the care given to the homeless man. \u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in fighting for care of the poor and destitute.\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is the sandwich given to those living on the street.\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is the kind ear given to the suffering veteran.\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in the helping of those that shake from withdrawal. \u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in the visit paid to the prisoner inside. \u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in working on Sunday for the elderly. \u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in guiding the lost back to a loving God.\u003cbr\u003eThe spirit of Jesus is in loving all, forgiving all, and walking hand in hand with him into the light of God.\u003cbr\u003earrdvarks\u003cbr\u003eDecember 21, 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**My wife died\u003cbr\u003eI never thought with my mental illness I would ever get married. But I did. I took care of her for years and she got sicker. I miss her. I pray to god to help carry me through. I am just happy I am not like my sister. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer husband has been dead for 10 years and she is miserable. She never goes out or has friends. She is still unhappy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't get me wrong it has been painful. My wife wouldn't want me to be like that. I put up a Christmas tree for the first time in years since before she got sick. The first ornament I hung was her wedding rings on a hook. I have leaned on my friends. They invited me to dinners and to be with their families. I am so grateful for my friends and God to help carry me through. \u003cbr\u003earrdvarks,\u003cbr\u003eJanuary 12, 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**You get the message that so and so died\u003cbr\u003eAs I left I saw the tall fellow. \u003cbr\u003eGapped earlobes, spike hair, and vest on. \u003cbr\u003eI asked him about his little friend I had met him with during the summer. \u003cbr\u003eHe is using in Pittsburgh. \u003cbr\u003eI asked how he was doing. \u003cbr\u003eHe said the last 60 days have been tough. \u003cbr\u003eHe of the spiked hair has thought of using.\u003cbr\u003e\"I would rather be dead then go back to living that life I lived before though.\"\u003cbr\u003eI am just happy your here tonight friend. \u003cbr\u003eYou mentioned earlier there have been more deaths in the last 60 days. \u003cbr\u003eWho died?\u003cbr\u003eNone of the main cast. \u003cbr\u003eMostly peripheral players. \u003cbr\u003eYou know how it is. \u003cbr\u003eYou get the message that so and so died.\u003cbr\u003eRunning with the cast I did for as long as I did. \u003cbr\u003eIt happens. \u003cbr\u003eI will not go back to that life.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy friend of the spiked hair now has 18 months. \u003cbr\u003eMy prayers tonight go to all who suffer pain from wounds that no one can see. My prayers tonight go to all I have helped and will help in the future. My prayers go to God to allow me to shine his light of hope and peace on all who approach and need the help.\u003cbr\u003earrdvarks,\u003cbr\u003eDecember 3, 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Robert Crabtree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072574898416,"sku":"2940148183433","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148183433_p0.jpg?v=1763698562","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148183433","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}