The arrogance of kings to claim to channel God, to punish rebellion as sin, as defiance of holiness. Yet I pray for knowledge of God’s will, for power to carry it out and in him to do his work, to […]
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The Big Book
I love the book, sexist, staid, opinionated…truly written by committee but by inspired men, the scum of the earth become its salvation, a bright light, a beacon through the years comforting people to know they really aren’t the only one […]
Continue reading »Self Portrait
Times were when contemplating who and what I am was too painful to imagine. Now, though, I make it a practice to look at myself — inside and out — often…not just daily but repeatedly day in and day out, somewhat like […]
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her·met·ic (adjective) 1. (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight. “a hermetic seal that ensures perfect waterproofing” 2. of or relating to an ancient occult tradition encompassing alchemy, astrology, and theosophy. Airtight, all wrapped up. Or…a single, true theology present […]
Continue reading »Darkness Is Nothing
Darkness is not the opposite of light. It is the absence of light. One small match illuminates a vast cavern. Our eyes cling to the light, while fears retreat to far corners. Light has measurable properties, physical substance. Light is […]
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