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The Path of Loneliness by Elisabeth Elliot — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Path of Loneliness

by Elisabeth Elliot

Twice widowed, Elliot on loneliness as a path to God rather than a problem to fix: acceptance, offering, service. Austere and comforting.

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  1. Loneliness can be offered.
  2. Acceptance is the door.
  3. Serve from solitude.

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