Backward Mutters

Category: Bible

  • What Days are These?

    Well, I haven’t posted in month. I’ve been back in the office two days after a three month sabbatical. And now I’m getting cranky. We’re scheduled to sing this Sunday, “Days of Elijah” a worship song by Robin Mark. Here are the words: These are the days of Elijah,Declaring the…

  • 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…

  • Top Ten

    From the home office in East Brumsick, NC, it’s the Top Ten Least Popular Church Outreach Programs from the Book of Judges. 10. Pass out bobble head idols with the church name and address with the invite, “Come one, Come Baal!” 9. Delilah billboard campaign in which she asks passing…

  • Living in Ashkelon

    I don’t know what to think about all this? That’s a lie. I do know, and I no likey. I hope that’s not racist. I’ve been preaching out of Judges lately, and this is the kinda stuff that makes me think our desire to be relevant merely confirms the suspicion…

  • Proverbs 5 and Great Poetry, Part 3

    A VALEDICTION FORBIDDING MOURNINGby John Donne As virtuous men pass mildly away,And whisper to their souls to go,Whilst some of their sad friends do say,“Now his breath goes,” and some say, “No.” So let us melt, and make no noise,No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests move ;‘Twere profanation of our joysTo tell…