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Come to the Table
The Presbyterian Church in America’s General Assembly is June 12-16 in Greensboro, NC. The week’s theme is “Come to the Table.” The phrase itself comes from the sentiment in the Parable of the Narrow Door in Luke 13:22-30 which reads, 22 He went on his way through towns and villages,…
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Trinity Sunday
“Perichoresis” is a Trinitarian term describing the the interplay in the Godhead of mutual love and honor. It means “around” (peri-) and “move toward”(-chorein). It is oftentimes described in terms of a dance. Dr. Timothy Keller in his book, Jesus the King, writes about perichoresis as it manifest at Jesus’ baptism in…
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Falling Fire
This is a sonnet for Pentecost and is based upon the account of the same in Acts chapter 2. You may listen to me read the sonnet via the player below. Suddenly like a mighty, rushing wind, Love fell upon us as fire and flame, Winding and binding, empowering to…
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Had You Not Gone
This sonnet is is for Ascension Day and is based upon Luke 24:50-53 and Acts 1:1-14 regarding Jesus’ ascension into heaven on the 40th day after Easter. The question why Jesus ascended is a worthy question. It seems that so much could have be dealt with and handled if he…
Backward Mutters 