Yesterday, I spoke about the various Ring-Bearers of the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, and the Trilogy of the Rings. I mentioned that Tom Bombadil is an exception to the stories of those who handled the Dark Ring. He was apparently not in the least affected. Four of the remaining five were seriously affected. But, if you […]
Archives for 2017
The sadness of Gollum
Gollum, Sméagol, is one of the more interesting characters in The Hobbit, and then in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He shows up over and over. But, he is also a very tragic figure. He ends up burnt to death in Mount Doom, never having managed to keep a hold of his precious. There is […]
Creativity and God
The Helping Hand by Iskander1989 on DeviantArt I like going to art sites in order to see what people are doing in the creative realm. Note: I also like reading, both for entertainment and to enjoy a well-crafted tale. There are challenges to going to an art site in that the human figure is often […]
The return of an old tract, best forgotten
Above is an image of an old tract that I have not seen for years. It mimics the USA $100 bill, with enough changes that it cannot get the user into trouble. If you look close on the front of the tract, you will see that it cites 2 Corinthians 13:5, which exhorts us to […]
Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
At that time, the Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather; for the sky is red.’ And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky […]
Healthy Touch — Holy Kiss
The deep heart cry is to have people who: really listen, are a safe place to be, love, accept without strings, and practice healthy touch. — Jerrolynn Hockenhull, Ed.D. Notice the part about healthy touch. This is an often overlooked part of who we are. I have lived in multiple cultures. In every culture in […]
Who am I — really?
The video included with this blog is 13 minutes long. It is worth watching. Watch it with your children and grandchildren, if you have either. It is a Veggietales video that will bless your heart. Who are you? Who am I? That is a question that we do not ask, but hovers in our minds. […]
God calls in interesting ways
The old way to become a priest or pastor was to be called when one was young. You know, the child who was called early, who grew up in high school knowing he wanted to be a minister, who went to college and seminary. Roman Catholics, in particular, have a very good system of recruiting […]
Memories and Peace
When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul It is well With my soul It is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, […]
You are not what you do
We are created in the image of God. All Christians agree on that. Now, after that there are disagreements as to whether the image of God is present, but damaged; whether the image is undamaged, but it is the likeness that needs to be brought back, etc. But, on this, we agree. All are created […]
