…who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant… (Philippians 2:6-7) He wraps Himself in light. He orders stars And plunges to depths unseen since Adam. Watch the flurry of clouds; watch each atom’sContinue reading “20 Contemplations #3: Downward Flight”
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Cathedral
Originally posted on Sprawl:
If churches must meet in warehouses, why not kit them out in full industrial splendour, with workers clothed still in their daily labours and soot and sweat the incense of the day, while smokestacks pushed to outer rims lift up glory like it was built for ones like these?
To the believers from Mosul
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. (Hebrews 12:3-4) We are not surprised by this; we should not be surprised. ThisContinue reading “To the believers from Mosul”
From Ashes 12: Metamorphosis and Sophronismos – Neuroplasticity and the Renewed Mind
As I approach my 30th birthday, which brings with it much reflection on all that God has done in my life so far, I have found myself drawn again to one of the most well-worn parts of my the Bible – Psalm 139. For many, this is their favourite psalm, and it is certainly oneContinue reading “From Ashes 12: Metamorphosis and Sophronismos – Neuroplasticity and the Renewed Mind”
From Ashes Part 5: “…all things are wearisome…”
Vanity of vanities, the Preacher saith, All things are vanity. The eye and ear Cannot be filled with what they see and hear. Like early dew, or like the sudden breath Of wind, or like the grass that withereth, Is man… (Christina Rossetti, “The One Certainty”) Some years ago, the greatest comfortContinue reading “From Ashes Part 5: “…all things are wearisome…””
Lent 44: Maundy Thursday
A new command I give to you High Priests gather; darkness looms That you love as I’ve loved you Pilate’s wife now dreams… Love your enemies and pray Judas gives back bloody coins Blessed are the merciful The High Priests buy a field This is how all men will know Pilate struts; theContinue reading “Lent 44: Maundy Thursday”
Catechism 10
What does God require in the fourth and fifth commandments? Fourth, that on the Sabbath day we spend time in public and private worship of God, rest from routine employment, serve the Lord and others, and so anticipate the eternal Sabbath. Fifth, that we love andContinue reading “Catechism 10”
Pageant Part 10: The End
The best that Kim and Craig could work out was that Braydon had somehow come detached from the tree, which had fallen on top of Second and Third Sheep, which in turn had fallen onto Tayla. Kassie, unharmed physically but having experienced too many traumas with her brother that week, vindicated in her warnings yetContinue reading “Pageant Part 10: The End”
New to The Consolations of Writing
For those interested in reading a bit more of what I’ve written, you can now find a page entitled “Anthologies” on this site. Go there to find links to two eBooks available on Kindle and a handful of other free downloads that I’ve put together. Happy reading!
The Wounded Servant (Wednesday in Holy Week)
Sustaining the weary with a word, There were none who would come to him That he would turn aside. Morning by morning his ear awoke To hear the cries of the small and weak, The beaten and the bruised. And beaten and bruised, he turned his back To take their lashes, and turned his cheekContinue reading “The Wounded Servant (Wednesday in Holy Week)”
The Consolations of Writing 