The symbol of the serpent in ancient Egypt represented power. Although the meaning is not entirely lost in the Judeo-Christian tradition, where the power to rule, to heal and to save are embodied in Jesus Christ, presented as a divine snake; (John 3: 14-15), by and large, bound by the law of first mention, whenever … More When truth demands a response: truth to power
My most dominant image of masculinity is that of the Connoisseur Giver. The Extravagant Lover. That nature and Biology has endowed our gender with that potential is I think undeniable. The roles of warrior, hunter, judge, worker, and king are all important male archetypes as well and worthy of emulation. But from my perspective, the … More Enjoy the meal (Eat your words 2)
Maybe it’s the logical counter to the resilient tendency to forget the traumatic past and move on to better things, but we construct living altars to pain. One would think that three or four generations removed from the tragedy, a community would be ready to move on. Those were different times. You can’t judge Bustamante … More Memorializing Pain
Most people are not interested in changing their minds, whatever their present orientation – Jew or Catholic, Democrat or Republican, same sex marriage advocate or anti-abortionist. Whatever the issue, people generally tend to change their minds only when compelled to do so by circumstances, or after a lengthy process of evaluation gradually convinces them of … More Winning hearts
One of the things I like about the throne of God and the creatures that guard it is they are surrounded by eyes on every side – perfect metaphor for circumspection. No wonder they cry ‘holy!’ Interestingly, deception is first represented in scripture as the opening of the eyes. Gen 3: 5-7. Perhaps then this … More Vistas
He was one of the twelve. He received the power and authority to heal the sick and raise the dead. He was among those appointed and anointed to bear the Name and Power of Christ to the lost sheep of Israel. But he did not continue among them. He was called the ‘son of perdition’. … More The Body of Judas christ
I am aware of how fanatical folk get, especially about religion. I am also aware of how I appear to some who look at me through their various religious prisms. I’ve long since been impervious to the perceptions and opinions of others….not disdainfully…..but I recognize that most people will be stuck their whole lifetimes with … More All-encompassing Glory
Ecclesiastes 9:5 tells us that the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward….. It is the living who deserve to share in some of the fire we put on the souls of the departed. After all, we still have the capacity to repent. As contemplated in Preparing the way, repentance … More Cover me 2 – For old time’s sake
Previous in this series: Prophecy 1 Prophecy 2 Prophecy 3 Prophecy 4 Genealogical prophecy demonstrates the caring consideration of the DNA Script Writer * not just with the biology of a lineage but with the psychological and spiritual developments in that lineage. God’s (Creative Intelligence) protein alphabet may be ACGT … More Prophecy 5
Dedicated to Lorne Play while reading. click for lyrics Suicide makes everyone a victim. I just received the very sad news that a friend committed suicide. We were never very close but he and his former wife were once so fond of me they asked me to be the godfather of their … More Cover me
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