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“HOLY BEPUZZLEMENT” – Bill Thiessen

Jun 27, 2024 |

HOLY BEPUZZLEMENT

What is the alternative? I ponder.

Is it a matter of enduring the unknown?
Or resolving the puzzle by living it
As if it were a maze?
Labyrinth?
Not knowing the end?
The ultimate destination?
Do I follow another

Or do I forge my own path?
Is there a guide, or a map
For a spiritual journey?
Or do I just follow another?

However, I am determined
To forge my own path
One that is personal, enriching
I will attend social events which inspire
I will optimize my strength and desire

I am made in the image of my father
–and (unknown and known) mothers.
I bear the marks of a genetic code.
I have employed them In myriad contexts.

Beginning at home–on the farm
Near Venice (school)–honing basic skills
I was always motivated to duty
Obediently, I followed father’s example
Never did I stray–

I know I did not measure up
But I thrived on seeking to obey
Dutifully.

What do I do now?
How do I exercise life lessons?
Am I losing my mooring??

To do or not to do
As in “To be or not to be”

Bth April/24

The Coming King – Sarah Van Diest

Nov 12, 2019 |

The death of Jesus on the cross is utterly confounding; affronting our sensibilities of justice. How can this bloody mess of a man be our conquering king? How can this victimized, brutalized plebeian be our savior? But he is. Wholly and completely. And the universe...

Stars Like Us – Jessica Cotten

Nov 12, 2019 |

Stars Like Us By Jessica Cotten   I saw a falling star tonight It was beautiful We admire the beautiful things, you know.   But did you forget? This star Falling Lighting the sky Was also burning, Dying.   We crave beauty We crave glory We crave the...