Tag Archives: Christian

How Just One Change Can Make All Of Life Better

Posted on March 21, 2017 by mtsweat

Cozier is the contempt, anger justified, toward those who march to a differing tune than my own, those who would offend me. “modern me” An ad for a piece of literature finds its way into my inbox. I did not ask for it. No … Continue reading →

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Knights of the Wrect-table

Posted on July 30, 2014 by mtsweat

We purposed to read and hash about words penned by the disciple whom Jesus loved; we have and Lord willing will, yet even in this wrect-table mulling, a rabbit is sure to run occasionally. So it does. Scurrying from my … Continue reading →

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Narrow Passage

Posted on June 7, 2014 by mtsweat

“But,” said Christian, “are there no turnings or windings by which a stranger might lose his way?” “Yes, there are many other ways, but they are all crooked and wide. That is how you can distinguish the right way from … Continue reading →

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Woman!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by mtsweat

Through the years, I’ve often been taken aback by the tone seemingly in Jesus’ voice when he addresses his mother as “Woman (John 2).” I know we will hear him call her this again from the cross, but there we … Continue reading →

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Wineskins Old and New

Posted on February 21, 2014 by mtsweat

Having emptied the cistern of wanton religion, leaving the festive gathering at peril and crisis filling a Mother’s heart we hear, “Son, they have no more wine.” “The unconscious waters saw their God and blushed.” ~ Richard Crashaw How otherworldly to hear … Continue reading →

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