Perhaps not….more a “what do you want…?” than “come on in..” Though that in itself might give food for thought….
Hmmm, 3rd time lucky – my last two comments have disappeared into the ether. I was trying both times to say I thought Gizmo looked more menacing than welcoming – the church ‘bouncer’.
I suspect as the new welcome signs go, Molly is broad church (‘if you’re here you’re welcome — just don’t take my chair’) whereas Gizmo is more Anglo-catholic (‘Beauty is divine. I am beautiful. What are you doing here?’)
I agree with all the comments – Gizmo does seem to be beautiful (I have not yet had the privilege of a personal introduction) but could come over as the church bouncer in that particular rendition of self. Molly and I are acquainted and, yes, she could be somwhat possessive of place, but in that photo and in our meetings gives me a sense of belonging. Hopefully that is not giving too much of a sense of comfort – but my recent readings make me feel that God wishes us to be comfortable in our relationship with Him and so with each other (in a broad sense!).
Jackie — it seems your earlier comments fell into my spam net. But since you finally made it through, I’ve not posted the earlier versions. I’ll try to notice sooner next time.
wonderful exchange 
Perhaps not….more a “what do you want…?” than “come on in..” Though that in itself might give food for thought….
Hmmm, 3rd time lucky – my last two comments have disappeared into the ether. I was trying both times to say I thought Gizmo looked more menacing than welcoming – the church ‘bouncer’.
I suspect as the new welcome signs go, Molly is broad church (‘if you’re here you’re welcome — just don’t take my chair’) whereas Gizmo is more Anglo-catholic (‘Beauty is divine. I am beautiful. What are you doing here?’)
I agree with all the comments – Gizmo does seem to be beautiful (I have not yet had the privilege of a personal introduction) but could come over as the church bouncer in that particular rendition of self. Molly and I are acquainted and, yes, she could be somwhat possessive of place, but in that photo and in our meetings gives me a sense of belonging. Hopefully that is not giving too much of a sense of comfort – but my recent readings make me feel that God wishes us to be comfortable in our relationship with Him and so with each other (in a broad sense!).
Jackie — it seems your earlier comments fell into my spam net. But since you finally made it through, I’ve not posted the earlier versions. I’ll try to notice sooner next time.