Citadel of Susa, Babylon 483 B.C. “It’s going to be you, Anatu. I just know it.” I smiled tightly at Shala as she clasped my hands, the myriad of rings on our fingers clinking together with the force. Perhaps her comment was genuine. Or perhaps she was waiting for me to return the compliment, to … Continue reading Anatu: A Short Story
Bible
That Which We Have Already Attained
There's a lady at church with whom I have a hard time. And I don't mean in the sense that we don't get along. We do. Very well, in fact. And I don't mean that she has some kind of annoying habit, irritating mannerism, or even overt sin that causes me to be distracted. No, … Continue reading That Which We Have Already Attained
When Knowledge Becomes Sin
A few years ago, I decided one of my goals was to run a half-marathon. I'd been an avid runner for many years but had never gone above a 10k. Then in the summer of 2018, I suffered a knee injury from which my doctor assured me while, yes, I would recover, my running days … Continue reading When Knowledge Becomes Sin
Waiting for Wizards
"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."This sentence, uttered by Gandalf the Grey in Peter Jackson's film adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring, comes as the famous wizard arrives in the Shire for Bilbo Baggins birthday party. Bilbo's nephew Frodo has seemingly been waiting hours … Continue reading Waiting for Wizards
Party Lines and Prayer Time
When I was younger and would complain about not being able to use the phone, my parents would remind me about their youth and "party lines." In a nut shell, their telephone line was connected to several other families' telephone lines. If you wanted to make a call, you often had to wait until one … Continue reading Party Lines and Prayer Time
One Last Pandemic Pick-Me-Up from Paul
This week, I finished my study of the Book of Acts. It's been a poignant study during these current times and, although the story was familiar, the words jumped out at me brand new, as fresh and relevant as the day they were written. For those unfamiliar, the Book of Acts follows the disciples after … Continue reading One Last Pandemic Pick-Me-Up from Paul
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