Backward Mutters

Month: May 2008

  • Death Be Not Proud

    I immersed myself in Donne’s poetry while an undergraduate because I found in his poetry an interweaving of two very important things in my life: my Christianity and my love of beauty. “A Hymn to God” and “Batter My Heart” spoke to my experience in struggling to believe. Another favorite…

  • Onionism

    Israelites Sue God For Breach Of Covenant NEW YORK-Attorneys representing the Tribe of Abraham filed suit against God in New York’s Southern District Court Monday, citing 117 specific instances of breach of covenant. .onion_embed {background: rgb(256, 256, 256) !important;border: 4px solid rgb(65, 160, 65);border-width: 4px 0 1px 0;margin: 10px 30px…

  • 3 State 3 Mountain Start Video

  • 3 State 3 Mountain sans 1 State and 1 Mountain, Part 2

    Red and Dr. Pete arrived at the foot of Lookout Mountain after pushing the headwind for 15 miles or so. They turned toward the barn but they’d been discussing the possibility of climbing Lookout either via Ruby Falls or Nickajack (the time trial route during the Tour de Georgia). Rather…

  • Hebrews Poetic Commentary: Hebrews 1:1-3

    In an attempt to distill my thoughts and engage creatively in the communication of the gospel, I’ve been attempting to write a poetic commentary (since ’96 actually) on the Epistle to the Hebrews. Here’s a renewed first stab at Hebrews 1:1-3 Today, the last dayGod said it allThrough the Heir…