What religion are you? (uh-oh)
I recently came across this little essay that I wrote back in 2004. Was surprised a bit by how relevant it still seemed, both personally and as a cultural artifact of sorts. With two very minor modifications, I re-publish it here: “What religion are you?” I was asked this question this evening (11/17/04) and I…
Ecclesiastes 12:01-08, Interpretive Paraphrase
We entrust ourselves to the futile things that seem to matter at the time, says the one who knows.While you are young, before the inevitable days of sorrow comewhen you will say, “Whatever.”Do all you can to keep the True God – the Ultimate, Personal Source and Destination – in your awarenessBefore your seeming lights…
I Trained My Dog
Lessons from Lesser Loves I trained her in what to expectwhich grew into comfy routines.And routines became character,sound, instinctive ways, unscreened.By acting toward her, with her, for her – oblivious to subtle stress – I instilled a sense of order,safety, even righteousness.Train out of me what I becamefrom puppy efforts, premature:my expectations in Your name:Routine…
Philippians 3:4-10
A loose, personalized, interpretive paraphrase “If anyone has a right to put their confidence in their own identity, goodness, love for people and justice, abilities, intelligence, physical prowess, attractiveness, cleverness, earning capabilities, effort, gender, ethnicity, spirituality, character, potential, or accomplishments… I had you all beat – by an immeasurable distance…. [see original text for the…
Misunderstanding, I Think (prompted)
I was trapped in some cramped underground pipe system filled with water. There was so much water I couldn’t breathe, except through some hose that somebody had stuck into my belly. To this day, I have no idea why that worked. When they finally pulled me out, you’d think I’d be relieved, but there were…
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