Tag Archives: inspiration

Sleight of Hand

Posted on April 3, 2015 by mtsweat

With intent, he bends his heart toward betrayal. The slithering one gleans the vile of his pawn as fangs aim for heel. Almost, not entirely, it brings about an elixir to remedy the emerging pain embracing his crown. He tends from below; a … Continue reading →

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High-Volume with a Dangerous Distortion

Posted on March 26, 2015 by mtsweat

How dubious it must have been for those first Palm Sunday observers. Some recollected the stories of Alexander in a previous generation on this same road. Busephalus surrounded by shining shields and glistening swords proudly carrying his master king in to … Continue reading →

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The De-Judaized State of Our Secularized Imagination

Posted on February 23, 2015 by mtsweat

At the coaxing from a friend (think firm twist of arm here), what with my growing interest in seeing the significance of leaving the Bible as a single story finding its conclusion in the Christ, I am making my way … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Underlying Challenge: Theocracy

Posted on February 17, 2015 by mtsweat

“When we examine the wider movements of thought and culture in the eighteenth century, we find something of enormous significance for understanding why the gospels were being read in the way they were. At the heart of ‘the Enlightenment’ was … Continue reading →

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Pilgrim’s Regress

Posted on February 5, 2015 by mtsweat

Better tell a lie, old chap, better tell a lie. Easiest for all concerned. CS Lewis, The Pilgrim’s Regress How refreshing is a moment of honesty such that defies the fears of the Steward’s bearded mask, the warnings of a Landlord … Continue reading →

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