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Attunology, and Why We Need It
I’m coining the term, attunology, because it appears we need such a word in English, and we certainly need such a focus in Christianity. at·tun·ol·o·gy\ ə-ˈtün-ˈä-lə-jē , ă- \ noun Etymology: Coined from attun(e) (Middle English attonen, from ad- + … Continue reading
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The Victory in Drowning?
Their boat sank,And having no flotation devices aboardThey set out to swim ashore,It being quite obviously the better optionThan was drowning. And swim they did, the three of them. But the one succumbed quicklyTo the waves and to his own … Continue reading
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The Nations Walk
That City, Where God and the LambLive with their People—That Holy City—That Heavenly Jerusalem— It shines, even this very dayOn this weary Earth.Where the nations—Whether they know it or not—Walk in its light. It is the lightOf course,Of the righteousness … Continue reading
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The Pall of Condemnation
The storm came early in her life,Its heavy darkness defying words―A terror in the presence of whichPresence of mind is nowhere to be found,And one does well just to hold onTo the simpler things, like breathing. Memories are scarce, and … Continue reading
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We May Observe, with Care
We may observe, with care, that the Master did not say: “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed.” but “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” He did not say: … Continue reading
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Listening to Jesus
Listening to Jesus is a thing that’s supposed to be a way of life for the Christian, and not just a thing you do at or before conversion. But when I think about it, and when I look around, it … Continue reading
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Four Types of Savior, and One with a Big S
I’ll be brief, and save the book for later. When I read the Bible, I see not just one type of savior, but four. So hang onto your hats while I spell it out briefly, because this may well offend … Continue reading
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Yes, It’s a COMMAND! (1 Peter 5:6-7)
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. I’m not so interested in the “Humble yourselves…” … Continue reading
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The Biggest Sin
Most have never looked into the translation closely, but the verse that says “Love keeps no record of wrongs” has variant translations, and can actually be meaning something like this instead: “Love … does not impute evil” or “Love does … Continue reading
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The Edge of Me
Funny how most don’t think it’s safeTo be out on the edge ―Where you can see overInto the abyss below. But what’s where the growth happens ―Where your edges expandAnd the plateau of self grows bigger and better ―As if … Continue reading
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