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Comes in Threes

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 ~ wordancerblog ~ 5 Comments

To make writing interesting and strong, we are told to describe things in groups of threes. I wonder what the origins of this Rule of Three is from.

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5 responses to “Comes in Threes”

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    Fran Haley
    March 20, 2022

    So beautiful, Joanne – your experiences, the rendering of them here, your faith. It just so happens that I was preparing to teach a lesson from John at church this morning – on the three denials of Christ. So many mighty threes in Scripture…thank you for your heart. You’re a blessing ❤

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    kimhaynesjohnson
    March 20, 2022

    Billy Graham’s Book Angels, Angels, Angels was one of my favorite books – interesting that the word is repeated three times. When my mother died, I prayed there would be a large bird that made an appearance if she was happy on the treeless side of the historic cemetery that had just been expanded, as opposed to under the towering oaks. I was hoping for a hawk or an eagle. She sent three buzzards. Three. (My brother says, “she showed up and brought her parents”). Things do happen powerfully in triads. I have no doubt that there are angels among us and that they surround us to protect us.

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    majfoil
    March 20, 2022

    Thanks for this, Jojo. Thanks for the reminder that angels surround us, that God is real, that we are blessed. I needed this reminder. Love you, my friend.

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    Annalee
    March 20, 2022

    I enjoyed your blog today. I too believe in Jesus and angels. Things that come in three, yes, we just have to be open to seeing those things.

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    cvarsalona
    March 21, 2022

    Joanne, this blog is filled with hope that our angels surround us and lead us forward. May the Lord continue to bless you. I shall ponder the Rule of Three.

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