Pain
Pain is consuming, just beyond control. I eat the building passion, stuffed down my throat, the intensifying energy shooting out my fingers flailing, hard frequency emitting from brainstem my … Continue Reading Pain
With My Whole Heart before the gods
Originally posted on Bible Bursts:
There are gods and there is God. There are words and there is the Word. There is strength and there is strength. Psalms 138:1-3 I…
He Descended to the Dead
Have you ever submerged yourself under water, a lake or a pool, and gone down, down, down? The light, if visible, is far-off and distorted, while all around you, enshrouding … Continue Reading He Descended to the Dead
A Letter to the Fallen Away
While studying the theology of Benedict XVI through an online STEP course, a classmate, Bernadette Vance, suggested that we try writing our own apostolic type letters. Choosing our own audience, … Continue Reading A Letter to the Fallen Away
First
This week’s Bible Burst is a reflection on a piece of Scripture that is similar to one that was already randomly given to me twice before in a year. (Biblebrainbursts.blogspot.com) … Continue Reading First
God As a Sentence
I don’t get the Holy Trinity. So far beyond the grasp of my logic, and even my imagination, that when I think about the Trinity too much, I feel the … Continue Reading God As a Sentence
When in Doubt
Doubt shouldn’t be feared, because it’s not in opposition to faith – doubt is actually part of faith. If we have faith with no moments of confusion or doubt, then we … Continue Reading When in Doubt
And Have Not Charity
For this week’s Bible burst, a classic and favorite verse was randomly selected for me. (Bibledice.com gives pieces of Scripture in the King James version.) And Have Not Charity.
Does God Damn?
If God is all-loving and all-merciful, then why does God condemn souls to Hell to burn for all eternity? I mean, I can think of some really terrible people that … Continue Reading Does God Damn?
Complements and Compliments
Being relatively new to WordPress, I didn’t know anything about awards until I was surprised and honored to receive one. Thank you, Limbi, for choosing me for the Sunshine Award! … Continue Reading Complements and Compliments
Where Do I Live? (Heart Question 2)
When someone asks us where we live, we think of our homes. I’ve lived in the same house for my whole life (so far). The reason that I still live … Continue Reading Where Do I Live? (Heart Question 2)
Thou Shalt Love
Originally posted on Bible Bursts:
Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all…
Who Am I? (Heart Question 1)
In seeking answers to the ageless questions, my exploration can only be partial, because, creature that I am, I cannot fully plumb the depths of truth. “For now we see … Continue Reading Who Am I? (Heart Question 1)
Epiphany of the Heart
On the Feast of the Epiphany, consecrated to the Sacred Heart, I’m pondering what the word heart means. And, much to my chagrin, I see the image in the old, I ♥ … Continue Reading Epiphany of the Heart
Written Not with Ink
I am meant to be an epistle, written not with ink, but with the Spirit in the fleshly table of my heart… (From my other blog where I have a … Continue Reading Written Not with Ink
“Language has c…
Great quote and interesting conversation in comments. In fact, these thoughts on the goodness of solitude have inspired me to bring this new blog of mine into better focus. Devoted … Continue Reading “Language has c…
Christina Chase 