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Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 3:1 I would use this passage from Paul (and 1 Peter 2:13-15) when the pandemic raged and people asked why we should follow mask mandates, social distancing, and […]

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:4-5 Are We a House […]

TOYIN’ KOYAANISQATSI Hopi for “unbalanced life,” “life in turmoil.” We need a “balanced life.” Pray for SUYANISQATSI “SUYANISQATSI” – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by a film seen in undergrad. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….

Toyin’ Venus sits with me The full Moon looks east as well We wait together The Horizon’s colors change We wait for Sol to appear! “Creation Waits Together” – original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by a predawn spectacle in Gloucester, MA on 2023.10.28. The steadfast love of YaHWeH never ceases; his mercies never come to an […]

I love the words “living and active” as they are used here. It’s not saying the words on the page are alive; they are inanimate. But it is the ONE that dwells within and amongst these words that, like a surgeon, slices into the emotions and thoughts of the “patient.”* •see The Screwtape Letters by […]

Toyin’ AMBIGUOUSNESS divergent thoughts aplenty mental tug of war. then divergent emotions AMBIVALENCE has arrived! “Half-Sisters” – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by our present times.